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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cherbourg is to bus and car ferry which costs €100 - €550 and takes 22h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cherbourg is to fly and train which takes 8h 55m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct ferry between Dublin and Cherbourg?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Dublin Ferryport B+I and arriving at Cherbourg. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Dublin to Cherbourg?

The distance between Dublin and Cherbourg is 1200 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Dublin to Cherbourg?

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Cherbourg without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 55m and costs €310 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Dublin to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 625+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Dublin to Cherbourg - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Cherbourg by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUB - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
8h 55m
€125–364
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane DUB - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h 52m
€103–364
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
15h 55m
€316–574
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Cherbourg
19h
€280–800
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane DUB - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h 3m
€163–432
Fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
4. Take the ferry from Poole to Cherbourgferry
13h 25m
€104–305
Fly to Guernsey Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane DUB - GCI
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
10h 22m
€247–456
Fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane DUB - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
3. Take the train from Granville to Lisontrain
4. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain
11h 21m
€118–362
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane DUB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain
11h 26m
€133–373
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
20h
€370–1,100
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upr to Wexford Stnbus 740 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
22h 44m
€105–531

Dublin to Cherbourg by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

15h 55mAverage Duration

€316Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Cherbourg.

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Distance: 1,200.2 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

Irish Ferries operates a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg 3 times a week. Tickets cost €280–800 and the journey takes 19h.

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