What is the cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk is to ferry and train and bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 13h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €490.

How far is it from Channel Islands to Dunkirk?

The distance between Channel Islands and Dunkirk is 714 km.

How do I travel from Channel Islands to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 14m and costs €130 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Channel Islands and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Channel Islands. It is currently 11:53 PM in Channel Islands and 12:53 AM in Dunkirk.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2390+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Channel Islands to Dunkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to DunkerqueTgv
9h 14m
€138–232
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
2. Take the train from Granville to CaenC12
3. Take the bus from Caen to Lille712
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
13h 18m
€52–174
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria810
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
4. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
22h 18m
€80–272
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria810
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
23h 12m
€74–257
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Chausey
3. Take the ferry from Chausey to St Malo Ferry Port
4. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Dunkirk
11h 20m
€130–241
Fly Jersey Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)JER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
7h 21m
€163–344
Fly Jersey Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)JER - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
5h 38m
€119–486
Fly Guernsey Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GCI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
5h 43m
€162–592

Jersey Airport (JER) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Channel Islands to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 714.1 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Channel Islands, Guernsey and Dunkirk, France?

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands to Dunkirk. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Cherbourg, walk to Cherbourg, take the train to Paris St Lazare, walk to Haussmann Saint-Lazare, take the train to Magenta, walk to Paris Nord, then take the train to Dunkerque. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Jersey St Helier to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Granville, Centre-Ville, Gare, Granville, Caen, Caen, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 13h 18m.

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