If you're planning a trip to Cherbourg from the UK, Poole is an excellent option. The port is easily accessible with a choice of routes into town. Excellent trunk road access allows you to arrive from anywhere in the UK with ease.
Getting There
By road: Poole is linked by the A31 to the M27, and from there to the M3 to London. The A350 runs north to Bristol, and the A35 to Dorchester and Exeter. Once in town, drivers are advised to head into the town centre and then follow signs for the port.
Cherbourg is one of the best-connected ferry ports in France. Brittany Ferries sail to Cherbourg from Poole and Portsmouth and offer the fastest available crossing to this port via the high speed ferry service from Poole.
Getting There
By Road: Take the N13 to Caen and the D901 to Cherbourg. Once in Cherbourg, it is easy to find the port, which is clearly signposted.