There are 11 ways to get from London to Boulogne by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Belleville-sur-Vietrain Ter
7h 17m€235–405Fly 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 36m€95–286Bus
- 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€111–174Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- 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
20h 16m€170–283Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Boulognecar
7h 50m€250–304Drive, 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€142–258Train 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
6h 19m€101–255Fly 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
8h 6m€163–339Train 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 to La Roche-sur-Yontrain
8h 20m€131–344Fly London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle to La Roche-sur-Yontrain
8h 27m€105–385Train 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
8h 25m€137–427
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Boulogne is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 16h 44m.
The fastest way to get from London to Boulogne is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €260.
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 Hall 1 - 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
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 7h 17m and costs €230 - €410.
It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 7h 17m and costs €230 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 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 Hall 1 - 2, Nantes, and Belleville-sur-Vie in around 7h 17m. 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
- €45–150
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
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- 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
- €130–230
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- 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
- €80–120
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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 7:03 PM in London and 8:03 PM in Boulogne.
London to Boulogne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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