Cherbourg is located in and is connected by ferry to and from Ireland. There are 3 ferry companies operating ferries to and from Cherbourg. In the summer season, there are a total of 18 sailings per week. The most popular route in terms of sailings is the route from Rosslare to Cherbourg with 10 sailings per week.
The port or island closest to Cherbourg is Dublin with a distance of kilometres - that's miles or nautical miles. While the port or island furthest away is Rosslare at a distance of kilometres - that's about miles or about nautical miles.
Cherbourg is a beautiful maritime town on the Cotentin peninsula in Lower Normandy in north-western France. The port, which is the largest artificial harbor in Europe, is just a minute ride by car and about a minute walk from the town center and its top attractions, like the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and the Thomas Henry Museum. Paris is a 4-hour drive and is easily accessible using the A13 road.
Ferries to Cherbourg are normally available throughout the year but there are fewer sailings in the winter. Cherbourg is served only by conventional ferries. You can travel to or from Cherbourg with your vehicle or on foot. And normally you can take a bike with you or a pet. Click Book Now and use the booking form to get the latest prices and see the real sailing dates for all ferries on to or from Cherbourg.
Dogs are allowed out of the vehicle in the port area provided that they are on a lead and muzzled. There is a small grassed area outside the terminal.
