The average train between Cardiff and Boulogne-sur-Mer takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Boulogne-sur-Mer at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 8h 54m.
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 Boulogne Ville 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 648 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Boulogne Ville via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 53m.
