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How to get fromCherbourg-Octeville to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminalby train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal by train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain
    9h 3m
    £119–378

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainTer
    2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Folkestonebus700
    12h 53m
    £39–82

  3. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Westtrain
    13h 1m
    £65–338

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrainle shuttle
    5h 12m

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
    2. Take the train from Chichester to Brightontrain
    3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
    16h 17m
    £64–273

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    6h 33m
    £96–137

Cherbourg-Octeville to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Folkestone West in around 9h 3m.

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