The average train between Exeter and Cherbourg takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Cherbourg station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Exeter to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Exeter to Cherbourg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Cherbourg is 182.3 km. The road distance is 1,105 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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 9h 29m.