There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Roscoff by bus, train, train (TGV), ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Ter / ...
6h 46m€37–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaixbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 32m€22–38Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Ter
8h 20m€83–173Ferry
- Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry Fr Cer-Gb Pme
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoffferry Gb Pme-Fr Ros
17h 45m€87–171Drive 356.3 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Roscoffcar 356.3 km
4h 28m€56–81
Cherbourg to Roscoff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Roscoff is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Roscoff is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Roscoff. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Quai d'Auxerre via Rennes - Bus Station and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Cherbourg to Roscoff. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Roscoff via Portsmouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Roscoff. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Morlaix via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Roscoff is 417 km. The road distance is 356.3 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Roscoff without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cherbourg to Roscoff, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Roscoff bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Roscoff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Roscoff, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Quai d'Auxerre via Lison, Rennes, Morlaix, and Gare SNCF in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cherbourg to Roscoff via Portsmouth in around 17h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoff
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Roscoff is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 8h 32m.
Cherbourg to Roscoff bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Roscoff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Roscoff is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cherbourg to Roscoff.
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