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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cherbourg takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 10h 33m. 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 57m
Duration
1,451 km
Distance
€394
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain 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+
11h 26m
€331–573

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 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,450.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cherbourg via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 11h 26m.

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