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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €470 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Cherbourg is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €270 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Leicester to Cherbourg?

The distance between Leicester and Cherbourg is 981 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €270 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Leicester to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cherbourg train from?

Leicester to Cherbourg train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Where does the Leicester to Cherbourg train arrive?

Leicester to Cherbourg train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 604+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
7h 44m
€274–446
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
7h 59m
€81–464
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
14h 12m
€161–277
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
8h 1m
€259–322

Leicester to Cherbourg by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

€274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.5 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 44m.

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