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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €29 - €70 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Dunkerque via London Victoria, Dover, Terminal Ferry and Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dunkerque via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunkirk?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunkirk is 582 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €100 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunkirk bus from?

Cardiff to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunkirk train from?

Cardiff to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €100 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:15 PM in Cardiff and 2:15 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 936+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central 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
6h 4m
€107–465
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
11h 54m
€29–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
10h 38m
€77–154
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
4h 52m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
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
12h 23m
€44–74
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
6h 1m
€106–148

Cardiff to Dunkirk by train and subway

43Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 581.7 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Dunkerque via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 12h 23m.

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