Edinburgh to Cherbourg Trains

Edinburgh to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cherbourg takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

12h 53m
Duration: 1,451 km
Distance: €463
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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10h 47m

€378–596

Edinburgh to Cherbourg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:00 PM → 4:07 PM
Arrives next day
20h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:55 AM → 9:10 PM
11h 15m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 10:11 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 5:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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