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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 17h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs £260 - £470.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff?

The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Cardiff is 662 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £130 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff train from?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

What is the time difference between Cherbourg-Octeville and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Cherbourg-Octeville. It is currently 11:14 PM in Cherbourg-Octeville and 10:14 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff train arrive?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, 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 Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 56m
£137–421
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenTer
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
4. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
17h 23m
£58–127
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
12h 35m
£114–405
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
8h 42m
Ferry to Alderney Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderney
2. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)ACI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
6h 40m
£263–461
Ferry, ferry to Guernsey Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderney
2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Guernsey St Peter Port
3. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GCI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 59m
£189–303
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 50m
£84–243

Cherbourg-Octeville to Cardiff by train and subway

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8h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 658.4 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Cardiff Central via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 56m.

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