The average train between Cherbourg and Exeter takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Exeter station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Cherbourg to Exeter train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Exeter train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Cherbourg to Exeter train tickets online with Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg and Exeter is 182.3 km. The road distance is 1,105 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Exeter St Davids via Paris St 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 15m.