What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville is to ferry which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville is to car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €380.

Is there a direct ferry between Poole and Cherbourg-Octeville?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Poole and arriving at Port of Cherbourg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Cherbourg-Octeville?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cherbourg via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The distance between Poole and Cherbourg-Octeville is 124 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville?

Book your Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The car ferry from Port Of Poole to Port Of Cherbourg takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville train from?

Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Cherbourg-Octeville?

Cherbourg-Octeville is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 3:55 PM in Poole and 4:55 PM in Cherbourg-Octeville.

Where does the Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville train arrive?

Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville?

Book your Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg-Octeville?

There are 620+ hotels available in Cherbourg-Octeville.

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4h 45m
€35–380
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Cherbourgferry Gb Poo-Fr Cer
4h 45m
€30–50
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h 59m
€241–469
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg-Octevillecar
8h 5m
€253–314

Poole to Cherbourg-Octeville by train, subway, and foot

69Weekly Services

9h 59mAverage Duration

€241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg once daily. Tickets cost €35–380 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Cherbourg via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h 59m.

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