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How to get fromFolkestone to Cherbourg-Octevilleby train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car train, car, or car 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
    8h 26m
    €279–466

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    16h 30m
    €59–95

  3. Train, 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 ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourgferry ferry
    14h 46m
    €123–197

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg-Octevillecar car
    5h 5m
    €209–249

  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 St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    16h 27m
    €174–248

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Cherbourg-Octevillecar car
    6h 34m
    €103–204

Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Cherbourg-Octeville, 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 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Cherbourg-Gare via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 16h 30m.

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