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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €100 - €210 and takes 24h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Cherbourg is to ferry which takes 5h 14m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cherbourg via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.

Is there a direct ferry between Swanage and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct ferry from Swanage to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cherbourg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Swanage to Cherbourg?

The distance between Swanage and Cherbourg is 152 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Cherbourg without a car is to ferry which takes 5h 14m and costs €120 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Swanage to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cherbourg bus from?

Swanage to Cherbourg bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Swanage to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Swanage to Cherbourg bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 625+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Swanage to Cherbourg - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Cherbourg by ferry, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Cherbourgferry Gb Poo-Fr Cer
5h 14m
€126–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
24h 2m
€103–205
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swanage to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
8h 24m
€258–321
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
5h 16m
€129–503

Swanage to Cherbourg by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.3 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a ferry from Poole to Cherbourg once daily. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cherbourg via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, and Caen in around 24h 2m.

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