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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs €55 - €180.

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 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cherbourg?

The distance between Cardiff and Cherbourg is 301 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 12m and costs €140 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 543+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), car train, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
7h 16m
€56–174
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h 12m
€147–430
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
8h 46m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
12h 18m
€105–239
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry
13h 26m
€177–309

Cardiff to Cherbourg by train and subway

118Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cherbourg.

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Distance: 301.3 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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 12m.

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