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

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

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 10h 58m.

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 10h 58m and costs £120 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m 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 910+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cherbourg to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car 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 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
10h 58m
£129–417
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
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 / ...
23h 44m
£51–273
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
18h 3m
£78–393
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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
14h 9m
£191–288
Ferry, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Pooleferry
2. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
9h 11m
£119–326
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
Ferry to Bournemouth Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Pooleferry
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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10h 58mAverage 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: 10h 58m

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 10h 58m.

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