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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €430 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs €60 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Cherbourg via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Cherbourg?

The distance between Plymouth and Cherbourg is 316 km.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €310 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Plymouth to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Cherbourg train from?

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

Where does the Plymouth to Cherbourg train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 29+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Plymouth to Cherbourg - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Plymouth to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), or car train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Plymouth to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
7h 9m
€60–429
Train
1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
10h 7m
€312–593
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
9h 47m
€280–360

Plymouth to Cherbourg by train and subway

134Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

€312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth 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 10h 7m.

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