There are 10 ways to get from London to Boulogne by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Belleville-sur-Vietrain Ter
6h 33m€263–431Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Belleville-sur-Vietrain
6h 14m€98–273Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Roche sur Yonbus N723
16h 44m€106–164Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the train from Nantes to Belleville-sur-Vietrain Ter
19h 46m€157–219Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Boulognecar
7h 50m€252–305Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Boulognecar
9h 12m€148–273Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Belleville-sur-Vietrain
5h 57m€102–250Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LHR - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Belleville-sur-Vietrain
7h 43m€165–349Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Belleville-sur-Vietrain
7h 38m€141–417Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain
7h 55m€131–350
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Boulogne is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 16h 44m.
The fastest way to get from London to Boulogne is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €100 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Boulogne. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at La Roche sur Yon via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Boulogne. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Belleville-sur-Vie via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between London and Boulogne is 916 km.
The best way to get from London to Boulogne without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €260 - €440.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from London to Boulogne, including transfers.
London to Boulogne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Boulogne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Boulogne is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €260 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 16h 44m.
What companies run services between London, England and Boulogne, Pays de la Loire, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Boulogne via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Nantes, and Belleville-sur-Vie in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Boulogne via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and La Roche sur Yon in around 16h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
London to Boulogne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Boulogne is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:20 AM in London and 11:20 AM in Boulogne.
London to Boulogne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
There are 400+ hotels available in Boulogne.













