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

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), car train, train, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Newport to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    7h 16m
    €59–432

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain 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 32m
    €290–501

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Newport to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar car
    8h 32m
    €269–335

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourgferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Cer
    12h 48m
    €100–152

  5. Train, ferry via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    13h 23m
    €199–302

Newport to Cherbourg by train and subway

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) 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 8h 32m.

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