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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €420 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 3m and costs €60 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Cherbourg via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Cherbourg?

The distance between Gloucester and Cherbourg is 279 km.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €240 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Gloucester to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Cherbourg train from?

Gloucester to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.

Where does the Gloucester to Cherbourg train arrive?

Gloucester to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Gloucester to Cherbourg?

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 620+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Gloucester to Cherbourg - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), car train, train, or ferry

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Gloucester to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
7h 3m
€63–420
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h 20m
€246–459
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gloucester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
8h 6m
€258–321
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Southampton Centraltrain Gloucester - Southampton Central
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry
13h 55m
€195–293

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Distance: 278.6 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Cherbourg via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h 20m.

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