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How to get fromCherbourg to Bristolby car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), car train, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cherbourg to Bristol by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), car train, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Poole to Bristolcar car
    6h 19m
    £43–347

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    8h 14m
    £238–406

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Bristolcar car
    8h 9m
    £224–276

  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry ferry
    2. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane ACI - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    6h 10m
    £244–405

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry ferry Fr Cer-Gb Pme
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 2m
    £70–111

  6. Ferry, train via Southampton

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    12h 21m
    £150–216

Cherbourg to Bristol by train and subway

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bristol Temple Meads via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 14m.

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