There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 50m€180–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
11h 36m€41–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
10h 56m€97–184Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 39m€202–233Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
11h 43m€49–106Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 3m€80–157
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 39m and costs €200 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Gare Sncf via London Victoria and Terminal Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Boulogne Tintelleries via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 634 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €180 - €340.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Boulogne Tintelleries via London Victoria, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 11h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:24 PM in Cardiff and 3:24 PM in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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