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How to get fromColchester to Boulogne-sur-Merby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne Villetrain train Ter
    5h 8m
    €154–257

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 4m
    €68–145

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 40m
    €92–185

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 42m
    €173–189

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  • Distance: 485 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Colchester to Boulogne Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 8m.

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