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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Chester is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Gare Sncf, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Chester via Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Chester?

The distance between Dunkirk and Chester is 395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Dunkirk to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Chester bus from?

Dunkirk to Chester bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Dunkerque station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Chester train from?

Dunkirk to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Chester?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Chester is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £90 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Chester bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Chester bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 6:50 AM in Dunkirk and 5:50 AM in Chester.

Where does the Dunkirk to Chester train arrive?

Dunkirk to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Dunkirk to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Dunkirk to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
6h 3m
£94–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Villebus
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
12h 44m
£35–58
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
5h 44m
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 40m
£106–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
13h 26m
£50–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
6h 50m
£76–126
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane AMS - LPL
6h 42m
£102–265
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 33m
£95–270
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 23m
£90–265
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 10m
£78–265
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 5m
£71–218

Dunkirk to Chester by train and foot

43Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Chester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Chester Bus Interchange via Calais Ville, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, and London Victoria in around 12h 44m.

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