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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 3m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dunkerque via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dunkirk?

The distance between Colchester and Dunkirk is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €75 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Colchester to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dunkirk bus from?

Colchester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dunkirk train from?

Colchester to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €75 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Colchester to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Colchester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 7:28 PM in Colchester and 8:28 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Colchester to Dunkirk train arrive?

Colchester to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2360+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Colchester to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
4h 50m
€79–448
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
9h 14m
€47–126
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
2h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Port
10h 33m
€50–89
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
4h 3m
€73–100

Colchester to Dunkirk by train and subway

43Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 431.1 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dunkerque via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 10h 33m.

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