The average train between Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Boulogne-sur-Mer at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Boulogne-sur-Mer station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 49.3 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Boulogne Tintelleries via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 56m.