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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne VilletrainTer
    6h 28m
    €113–487

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriabusUk042 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus700 / ...
    11h 21m
    €28–59

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrainle shuttle
    4h 36m

  4. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus700 / ...
    11h 54m
    €28–57

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    6h
    €105–147

Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train and subway

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Boulogne Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Boulogne Tintelleries via London Victoria, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 11h 21m.

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