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Night Ferry
Overview
Service typeBoat train
StatusCeased
First service14 October 1936
Last service31 October 1980
Former operator(s)Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (1936-1976)
British Rail (1977-1980)
Route
TerminiLondon Victoria
Paris Gare du Nord
Distance travelled~ 500 kilometres
Average journey time~ 11 hours
Service frequencyNightly

The Night Ferry was an international boat train from London Victoria to Paris Gare du Nord that crossed the English Channel on a train ferry. It ran from 1936 until 1939 when it ceased due to the onset of World War II. It resumed in 1947, ceasing in 1980. It was operated by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits until 1977 and then British Rail.

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