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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €460 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 48m and costs €70 - €460.

How far is it from Cornwall to Cherbourg?

The distance between Cornwall and Cherbourg is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Cherbourg without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 49m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Cornwall to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 601+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Cornwall to Cherbourg - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Cornwall to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
7h 48m
€73–453
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Par to Chippenhamtrain
2. Take the bus from Chippenham to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Poole to Cherbourgferry
17h 49m
€147–243
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cornwall to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
10h 17m
€298–377

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Distance: 361.7 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Cornwall to Cherbourg. However, you can drive to Poole, take the car ferry to Port of Cherbourg, then drive to Cherbourg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luxulyan to Cherbourg via Par, Chippenham, Chippenham, London Heathrow Airport, Poole Seldown Coach Station, and Poole in around 17h 49m.

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