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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Penzance to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    8h 20m
    €79–456

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Penzance 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
    12h 2m
    €353–680

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    18h 47m
    €316–466

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg-Octevillecar car
    10h 59m
    €304–387

Penzance to Cherbourg-Octeville by train and subway

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?

You can take a train from Penzance 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 12h 2m.

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