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 £30 - £55 and takes 13h 34m.

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 5m and costs £140 - £270.

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 Parc Marine and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, Richelieu, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Calais 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 5m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Chester bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 7:40 AM in Dunkirk and 6:40 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 506+ hotels available in Chester.

Dunkirk to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Dunkirk to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 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 5m
£141–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
13h 34m
£31–55
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
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
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 35m
£104–303
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
15h 4m
£83–253
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
£77–149
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
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 31m
£97–313
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
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 20m
£79–268
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
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 17m
£72–274

Dunkirk to Chester by train and foot

42Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunkirk to Chester.

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parc Marine to Chester Bus Interchange via Islandais, GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L, Richelieu, Terminal Ferry, Calais, and London Victoria in around 13h 34m.

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