Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cherbourg

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), car train, plane, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    5h 47m
    €41–407

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourgferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Cer
    11h 8m
    €37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain 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 20m
    €257–454

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar car
    7h 29m
    €249–306

  5. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane SOU - ACI
    2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    4h 49m
    €273–431

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Poole to Cherbourgferry ferry Gb Poo-Fr Cer
    6h 54m
    €45–61

  7. Ferry via Cherbourg

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    10h 56m
    €147–210

Southampton to Cherbourg by train, subway, and foot

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€257Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Southampton to Cherbourg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central 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 8h 20m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries) operates a ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg 5 times a week. Tickets cost €130–190 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There