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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Plymouth is to car ferry and drive which costs £50 - £370 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Plymouth is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 54m and costs £50 - £370.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Plymouth via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Plymouth?

The distance between Cherbourg and Plymouth is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs £260 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cherbourg to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Plymouth train from?

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

Where does the Cherbourg to Plymouth train arrive?

Cherbourg to Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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Where can I stay near Plymouth?

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Cherbourg to Plymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Plymouth by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car train

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
2. Drive from Poole to Plymouthcar
6h 54m
£51–367
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 Plymouthtrain
10h 4m
£266–504
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
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
18h 11m
£139–319
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Plymouthcar
9h 47m
£242–304

Cherbourg to Plymouth by train and subway

134Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

£266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Plymouth 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 10h 4m.

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