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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Cancale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Lison to Dol De Bretagnetrain train Ter
    5h 20m
    €43–88

  2. Bus via Saint-Lô

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare to Maison du Département - Desserte Etablissementsbus bus 301
    2. Take the bus from Maison du Département - Desserte Etablissements to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncfbus bus 306
    3. Take the bus from Avranches to Saint-Malobus bus 772
    7h 44m
    €20–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Malobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 16m

  4. Drive 180.1 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Cancalecar car 180.1 km
    2h 38m
    €28–41

Cherbourg to Cancale by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Cancale, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to La Poste via Lison, Dol De Bretagne, St Malo, and Gares - Quai J in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Eglise via Rennes - Bus Station, Saint-Malo, and Intra-Muros in around 6h 16m.

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