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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €480.

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 Gare via London Victoria and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

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 5h 55m.

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 5h 55m and costs €100 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 5h 55m and costs €100 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 12h 35m.

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 12:14 PM in Cardiff and 1:14 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 2312+ 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, TGV), 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
5h 55m
€105–477
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque PortN824 / ...
12h 35m
€24–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
10h 16m
€68–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
4h 51m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
11h 42m
€29–61
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
6h
€107–149

Cardiff to Dunkirk by train and subway

55Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.7 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 12h 35m.

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