Directions to Cherbourg Port How to get to Cherbourg Port Below you will find detailed information on how to get to our Cherbourg Port by car and public transport. By Car At Cherbourg Port, you will find a free parking lot close to the main terminal building which plenty of car parking spaces available. By Train There are tickets available for a wide choice of destinations which can be booked in the train station, only a five minute taxi drive from the port. You can travel to Paris in just three hours and thirty minutes by train and from there it is possible access many destinations throughout France and the rest of Europe. By Bus There is a free shuttle bus available from Cherbourg port to La Cite de la Mer, near the town centre, which leaves approximately 30 mins after the ferry arrives. By Taxi Taxis are available outside the ferry terminal in the designated taxi area but if not, taxis can be pre-booked on request at the reservation desk in the main ferry terminal.