There are 9 ways to get from Challans to London by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6h 46m£197–338Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
5h 38m£55–224Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
17h 4m£56–98Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Challans to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
8h 15m£219–267Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
5h 14m£57–171Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
17h 31m£66–110Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Challans to Port of Cherbourgcar
- Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
- Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Londoncar
11h 35m£97–319Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NTE - LHR
7h 32m£131–281Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane RNS - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
7h 19m£92–354
Challans to London by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to London is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to London is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to London. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at London Victoria via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to London. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Nantes, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Challans and London is 563 miles.
The best way to get from Challans to London without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £190 - £340.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Challans to London, including transfers.
Challans to London bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to London is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £190 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 17h 4m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and London, England?
You can take a train from Challans to London St Pancras Intl via Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to London Victoria via Nantes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 4m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–120
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–220
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- £40–70
- Car Single Ticket
- £60–220
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Booking & Getting There
Challans to London bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
London is 1h behind Challans. It is currently 5:54 PM in Challans and 4:54 PM in London.
Challans to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
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