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How to get fromFishguard to Cherbourg-Octevilleby car, car ferry, train, ferry, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Fishguard to Cherbourg-Octeville by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or car train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Fishguard to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    9h 13m
    €84–464

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Poole to Cherbourgferry ferry
    13h 3m
    €156–301

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Fishguard to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg-Octevillecar car
    10h 39m
    €290–364

Fishguard to Cherbourg-Octeville by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?

There is no direct connection from Fishguard to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, you can drive to Poole then take the car ferry to Port of Cherbourg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cherbourg via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, Poole, and Poole in around 13h 3m.

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