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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Edinburgh is to car ferry and bus which costs £50 - £200 and takes 21h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cherbourg and Edinburgh is 907 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs £120 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 11h to get from Cherbourg to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Edinburgh train from?

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

Where does the Cherbourg to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cherbourg to Edinburgh 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 to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cherbourg to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cherbourg to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), car 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 Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h
£129–427
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
21h 4m
£51–196
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 23m
£78–321
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
2. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar
12h 26m
£123–255
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 51m
Car ferry to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
9h 57m
£117–308
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CDG - EDI
8h 18m
£84–217
Car ferry to Bournemouth Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
9h 58m
£89–314

Cherbourg to Edinburgh by train

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11hAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cherbourg to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 901.7 mi
Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h.

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