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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cherbourg is to ferry which costs €130 - €180 and takes 23h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cherbourg is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 39m and costs €100 - €490.

Is there a direct ferry between Holyhead and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct ferry from Holyhead to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Ferry and arriving at Cherbourg via Dublin Ferryport B+I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cherbourg?

The distance between Holyhead and Cherbourg is 1246 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €270 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Holyhead to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Cherbourg train from?

Holyhead to Cherbourg train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Cherbourg train arrive?

Holyhead to Cherbourg train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 551+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Holyhead to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, ferry, 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 Holyhead to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
11h 2m
€274–604
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
10h 39m
€103–481
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
17h 25m
€202–549
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Cherbourg
23h 30m
€135–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
11h 4m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane MAN - GCI
3. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
4. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
12h 19m
€262–475
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
11h 11m
€168–396
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane MAN - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Lisontrain
5. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain
12h 10m
€144–441
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
11h 35m
€184–549

Holyhead to Cherbourg by train and foot

35Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

€274Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Cherbourg.

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Distance: 1,245.6 km
Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Cherbourg via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cherbourg via Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 23h 30m.

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