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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cherbourg is to car ferry which costs €26 - €370 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cherbourg is to car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €26 - €370.

Is there a direct ferry between Poole and Cherbourg?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Poole and arriving at Port of Cherbourg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Poole to Cherbourg?

The distance between Poole and Cherbourg is 124 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Poole to Cherbourg?

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cherbourg without a car is to car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €26 - €370.

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

The car ferry from Port Of Poole to Port Of Cherbourg takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 551+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Poole to Cherbourg - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Cherbourg by car ferry, train (Eurostar), car, 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.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4h 45m
€26–370
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h 26m
€223–479
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
8h 4m

Poole to Cherbourg by train, subway, and bus

118Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Cherbourg.

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Distance: 124.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg once daily. Tickets cost €26–370 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Cherbourg via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h 26m.

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