The average bus between Margate and Dunkirk takes 7h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Margate and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Dunkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Margate to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.
Margate to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Parc Marine station.
The distance between Margate and Dunkirk is 79.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Parc Marine via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L, GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, and Islandais in around 7h 38m.