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How to get fromCherbourg to Cornwallby car ferry, car, train, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg to Cornwall by car ferry, car, train, or car train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Poole to Cornwallcar car
    7h 23m
    £57–377

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    14h 17m
    £122–422

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Cornwallcar car
    10h 16m
    £247–314

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  • Distance: 220.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Cherbourg to Cornwall. However, you can take the car ferry to Poole then drive to Cornwall. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Roundabout via Portsmouth International Port, Estella Road, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 14h 17m.

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