There are 8 ways to get from Hull to Challans by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Hull to Doncaster
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Take the train from Nantes to ChallansTer
10h 47m€152–579Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hull Truck Theatre to London Victoria801
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
- Take the train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Nantes
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF12
24h 19mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hull to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Challans
11h 7mFly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)HUY - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
6h 41m€180–773Train
- Take the train from Hull to King's Cross
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Take the train from Nantes to ChallansTer
11h 25m€166–592Bus
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals561 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantes774 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF12
24h 31mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Hull to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Drive from Calais to Challans
12h 29m€200–297Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)HUY - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantes
- Take the train from Nantes to Challans
11h 20m€282–1,251
Hull to Challans by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Challans is to drive and car ferry which costs €200 - €300 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Challans is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs €180 - €800.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Challans. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Gare SNCF via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Challans. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Challans via Doncaster, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Hull and Challans is 1217 km.
The best way to get from Hull to Challans without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 10h 47m and costs €150 - €600.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Hull to Challans, including transfers.
Hull to Challans bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Challans train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
The best way to get from Hull to Challans is to train via Doncaster which takes 10h 47m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 31m.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Hull to Challans via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, and Nantes in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Gare SNCF via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Nantes, and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 24h 31m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Humberside Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–700
Flights from Humberside Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Humberside Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200–1,100
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Humberside Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–700
Flights from Humberside Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Humberside Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200–1,100
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–30
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–70
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–330
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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 Hull Truck Theatre to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Hull to Challans bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Challans is 1h ahead of Hull. It is currently 7:32 AM in Hull and 8:32 AM in Challans.
Hull to Challans train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
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