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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to London is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £250 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to London is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £170 - £320.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and London?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to London. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to London?

The distance between Cherbourg and London is 514 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to London without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Cherbourg to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to London train from?

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

Where does the Cherbourg to London train arrive?

Cherbourg to London 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 London?

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Where can I stay near London?

There are 21994+ hotels available in London.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6h 4m
£176–315
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Londoncar
6h 59m
£42–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
9h 22m
£114–207
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
6h 29m
£193–228
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
7h 34m
£56–289
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
11h 56m
£134–196

Cherbourg to London by train

134Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to London St Pancras Intl via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 4m.

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