What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £370 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs £280 - £600.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Cardiff?

The distance between Cherbourg and Cardiff is 186 miles.

How do I travel from Cherbourg to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs £240 - £460.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Cardiff train from?

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

Where does the Cherbourg to Cardiff train arrive?

Cherbourg to Cardiff 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 to Cardiff?

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Cherbourg to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
2. Drive from Poole to Cardiffcar
7h 7m
£47–362
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 Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 41m
£243–453
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
8h 47m
£227–284
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
2. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ACI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 56m
£281–591
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
9h 59m
£86–339
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
12h 39m
£179–276

Cherbourg to Cardiff by train and subway

134Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

£243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Cardiff Central 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 41m.

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