What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Cherbourg?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cherbourg is to train and ferry which costs €50 - €170 and takes 11h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Cherbourg?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cherbourg is to train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 12m and costs €250 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Cherbourg via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Bath to Cherbourg?

The distance between Bath and Cherbourg is 998 km.

How do I travel from Bath to Cherbourg without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €150 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Cherbourg?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Bath to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cherbourg train from?

Bath to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Where does the Bath to Cherbourg train arrive?

Bath to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Cherbourg?

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 525+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Bath to Cherbourg - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, car train, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
8h 42m
€158–508
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth HarbourCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
11h 36m
€52–168
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Cherbourg
9h 30m
€63–341
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg
8h 6m
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)SOU - ACI
3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourg
6h 12m
€257–500

Bath to Cherbourg by train and subway

110Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 998.2 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Bath Spa 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 8h 42m.

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