What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque via London Victoria, Dover, Terminal Ferry and Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Dunkerque via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Bristol to Dunkirk?

The distance between Bristol and Dunkirk is 539 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bristol to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunkirk bus from?

Bristol to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunkirk train from?

Bristol to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Bristol to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Bristol to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 5:31 PM in Bristol and 6:31 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Bristol to Dunkirk train arrive?

Bristol to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Dunkirk?

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2271+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Bristol to Dunkirk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 45m
€94–519
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
10h 54m
€27–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
10h 19m
€64–208
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
4h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
11h 43m
€33–61
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
5h 23m
€97–135

Bristol to Dunkirk by train and subway

43Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 538.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunkerque via London Victoria, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 11h 43m.

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