Train Cherbourg to Cardiff from £291 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Cardiff takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Cardiff. 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 32m
Duration: 658 mi
Distance: £291
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 3m

£246–471

Cherbourg to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:44 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
12:47 PM → 8:14 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 5:09 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
10:44 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:50 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
10:44 AM → 7:10 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
12:51 PM → 8:36 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

6:50 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
10:44 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
12:51 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
8:52 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cherbourg to Cardiff.

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Distance: 658.3 mi
Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Cardiff Central via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 3m.

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