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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 5 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 19m
    €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
    €68–146

  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
    9h 20m
    €94–186

  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

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9 / ...
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne Villetrain train Ter
    6h 34m
    €138–241

Colchester to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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 19m.

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