What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton is to car ferry which costs £25 - £220 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs £210 - £500.

Is there a direct ferry between Cherbourg (Station) and Southampton?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Port of Cherbourg and arriving at Portsmouth International Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg (Station) and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Southampton Central via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton?

The distance between Cherbourg (Station) and Southampton is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs £180 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton train from?

Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

What is the time difference between Cherbourg (Station) and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind Cherbourg (Station). It is currently 10:22 PM in Cherbourg (Station) and 9:22 PM in Southampton.

Where does the Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton train arrive?

Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton?

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Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton - 8 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cherbourg (Station) to Southampton by car ferry, taxi, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, ferry, or plane

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
2. Take the taxi from Poole to Southamptontaxi
6h 2m
£183–512
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
7h 53m
£25–220
Train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 56m
£195–388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
13h 37m
£128–249
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg (Station) to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
7h 28m
£207–254
Car ferry via Health Centre
1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
7h 15m
£36–240
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
10h 33m
£110–160
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
2. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ACI - SOU
4h 21m
£214–496

Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Cherbourg (Station), Normandy, France and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Southampton Central via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port 3 times a week. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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