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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg is to bus and train which costs €45 - €170 and takes 19h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 22m and costs €280 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cherbourg via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cherbourg?

The distance between Cardiff and Cherbourg is 1060 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cherbourg train from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Cherbourg train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 547+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Cardiff to Cherbourg - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, car train, ferry, or plane

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 Cardiff Central 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
9h 13m
€166–477
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
4. Take the train from Caen to CherbourgK2+ / ...
19h 31m
€46–165
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Cherbourg
10h 34m
€78–363
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg
8h 40m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth HarbourCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
12h 45m
€93–238
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Alderney Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)SOU - ACI
4. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourg
7h 22m
€286–505
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)BRS - GCI
3. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderney
4. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourg
9h 40m
€230–334

Cardiff to Cherbourg by bus and train

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19h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,059.6 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 13m.

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