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How to get fromBournemouth to Dunkirkby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    6h 14m
    €115–328

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus bus
    11h 33m
    €38–60

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    10h 59m
    €74–181

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar car
    3h 59m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    12h 5m
    €41–68

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar car
    5h 13m
    €90–126

Bournemouth to Dunkirk by train and subway

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dunkerque via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 11h 33m.

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