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Cardiff to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Cherbourg takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Cherbourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 50m
Duration
1,059 km
Distance
€341
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train K2+
9h 50m
€287–530

Cardiff to Cherbourg train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,059.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cherbourg via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 9h 50m.

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