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 ferry which takes 13h 36m and costs €130 - €230.

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 597+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train, 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, ferry
1. Take the train from Par to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
4. Take the ferry from Poole to Cherbourgferry
13h 36m
€135–227
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
€299–378

Cornwall to Cherbourg by train, bus, foot, and ferry

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13h 36mAverage Duration

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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, Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, Poole station, Nelson Court, and Poole in around 13h 36m.

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