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How to get fromFolkestone to Cherbourgby train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car train, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car train, car, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
    7h 40m
    €244–455

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus bus
    15h 6m
    €69–121

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    13h 52m
    €123–466

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar car
    5h 4m
    €201–246

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    15h 40m
    €165–265

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Cherbourgcar car
    6h 34m
    €83–169

Folkestone to Cherbourg by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Cherbourg via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Caen in around 15h 6m.

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