The average train between Colchester and Boulogne-sur-Mer takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Boulogne-sur-Mer at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Boulogne-sur-Mer station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 138.5 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Boulogne Tintelleries via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 42m.