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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which costs €110 - €210 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 29m and costs €110 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dunkirk?

The distance between Carlisle and Dunkirk is 824 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Carlisle to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunkirk bus from?

Carlisle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunkirk train from?

Carlisle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunkirk is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Carlisle and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Carlisle. It is currently 8:15 PM in Carlisle and 9:15 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunkirk train arrive?

Carlisle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 863+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Carlisle to Dunkirk - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Dunkirk by train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Carlisle to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 30m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
8h 29m
€118–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
15h 43m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Carlisle to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
7h 17m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NCL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
8h 28m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
16h 53m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
8h 57m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 5m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 46m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 33m

Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) flights

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 824.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 15h 43m.

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