There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, ferry, or car ferry
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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne VilleTer
6h 26m€107–432Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
11h 52m€29–56Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
4h 36mBus, ferry
- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
- Take the ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
12h 33m€67–103Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
6h€106–147
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Dernier Sou - N°5 - Abri via London Victoria, Dover, Terminal Ferry and CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Boulogne Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Cardiff and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 636 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €100 - €440.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 11h 52m.
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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Dernier Sou - N°5 - Abri via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Coeur De Vie, and CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 in around 11h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Boulogne Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–35
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:47 PM in Cardiff and 11:47 PM in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Cardiff to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
There are 2221+ hotels available in Boulogne-sur-Mer.









































