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Cardiff to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Cherbourg takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. 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 35m
Duration
1,060 km
Distance
€340
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  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 St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
8h 57m
€280–537

Cardiff to Cherbourg train times

Trains run every 4 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 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,059.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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 St Lazare in around 8h 57m.

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