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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer by car ferry, taxi, bus, train, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mertaxi taxi
    2h 5m
    €121–196

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 44m
    €53–80

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 47m
    €172–293

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dover to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Boulogne-sur-Mercar car
    1h 11m
    €149–153

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Boulogne Tintelleriestrain train Ter
    2h 34m
    €54–118

Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Boulogne Tintelleries via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 47m.

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