There are 9 ways to get from London to Challans 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 Challanstrain Ter
6h 53m€232–390Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
15h 23m€67–111Train, 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 Challanstrain Ter
20h 6m€126–178Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Challanscar
8h 11m€257–315Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Challanscar
9h 33m€153–273Train 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 Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
6h 3m€71–208Fly 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 Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
7h 49m€134–307Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
6h 20m€67–231Train 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 Challanstrain
7h 58m€110–376
London to Challans by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Challans is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from London to Challans is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €70 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Challans. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Challans via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Challans. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Challans via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between London and Challans is 901 km.
The best way to get from London to Challans without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €230 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from London to Challans, including transfers.
London to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Challans train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Challans is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €230 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 23m.
What companies run services between London, England and Challans, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Challans via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Challans via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 15h 23m.
- 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
- 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 Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- 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
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- 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 Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Challans is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:59 AM in London and 9:59 AM in Challans.
London to Challans train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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