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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €420 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 26m and costs €40 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cherbourg via London Victoria, Dover, Lille - Europe Train Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cherbourg via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cherbourg?

The distance between Exeter and Cherbourg is 247 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €300 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Exeter to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cherbourg bus from?

Exeter to Cherbourg bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cherbourg train from?

Exeter to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Cherbourg?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cherbourg is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €300 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 21h 55m.

Where does the Exeter to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Exeter to Cherbourg bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Exeter to Cherbourg train arrive?

Exeter to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 601+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Exeter to Cherbourg - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
6h 26m
€44–411
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h 54m
€304–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
21h 55m
€105–208
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
9h 2m

Exeter to Cherbourg by train and subway

66Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

€304Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Cherbourg.

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Distance: 247 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cherbourg via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cherbourg via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Caen in around 21h 55m.

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