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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cherbourg is to fly and train and ferry which costs €90 - €400 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cherbourg is to fly and train which takes 8h 52m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cherbourg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cherbourg is 1451 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Edinburgh to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cherbourg train from?

Edinburgh to Cherbourg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cherbourg train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cherbourg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Cherbourg?

Book your Edinburgh to Cherbourg train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 529+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Edinburgh to Cherbourg - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
11h 13m
€209–606
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Station832
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station160
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
25h 29m
€67–317
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
19h 22m
€91–525
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg
12h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cherbourg
14h 3m
€229–334
Fly to Guernsey Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)EDI - GCI
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderney
3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourg
10h 1m
€263–403
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
8h 52m
€129–334
Fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
4. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
12h 51m
€90–396
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)EDI - BVA
2. Take the bus from Paris-Beauvais Airport to Paris, Saint-Denis Université
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
10h 30m
€154–389

Edinburgh to Cherbourg by train

110Weekly Trains

11h 13mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,451 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cherbourg via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 11h 13m.

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