There are 5 ways to get from Colchester 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
5h 42m€133–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
- Take the bus from CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperonbus 426 / ...
12h 31m€33–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 21m€51–94Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 42m€169–185Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 4m€46–109
Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 42m and costs €160 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperon via Coach Station, London Victoria, Terminal Ferry and CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Boulogne Tintelleries via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Colchester and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 484 km.
The best way to get from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperon via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Coeur De Vie, and CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 in around 12h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- 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
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0 800 026 080
- Website
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
Bus from CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
- 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
Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 2:22 PM in Colchester and 3:22 PM in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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