What is the cheapest way to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville is to ferry and car ferry which costs €65 - €310 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €260 - €600.

Is there a direct ferry between Cowes and Cherbourg-Octeville?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Ryde Hoverport and arriving at Port of Cherbourg via Portsmouth International Port. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The distance between Cowes and Cherbourg-Octeville is 228 km.

How do I travel from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car?

The best way to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 9h 53m and costs €65 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cowes and Cherbourg-Octeville?

Cherbourg-Octeville is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 10:25 AM in Cowes and 11:25 AM in Cherbourg-Octeville.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg-Octeville?

There are 665+ hotels available in Cherbourg-Octeville.

Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville - 3 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville by ferry, plane, or car ferry

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Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane SOU - ACI
3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
5h 46m
€264–567
Ferry, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
9h 53m
€68–306
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry
11h 12m
€158–212

Cowes to Cherbourg-Octeville by bus, ferry, taxi, and car ferry

3Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?

You can take a bus from Well Road to Port of Cherbourg via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, International Port, and Portsmouth International Port in around 11h 12m.

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