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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Dover is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Dover is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 21m and costs £180 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Dover via Rennes - Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Dover Priory via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Dover?

The distance between Cherbourg and Dover is 592 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Dover without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £200 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Cherbourg to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Dover bus from?

Cherbourg to Dover bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Dover?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Dover is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Dover bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Dover bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Dover train arrive?

Cherbourg to Dover 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 Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Cherbourg to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

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

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Train
best
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 St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 15m
£201–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 700
16h 40m
£55–92
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
9h 55m
£101–191
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 21m
£181–211
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
16h 26m
£151–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
6h 12m
£84–156

Cherbourg to Dover by train

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Distance: 588.2 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Dover Priory via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Dover via Rennes - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Dover in around 16h 40m.

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