The average train between Cardiff and Boulogne-sur-Mer takes 11h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Boulogne-sur-Mer at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Boulogne-sur-Mer station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 345 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Boulogne Tintelleries via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 58m.
