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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Chester is to car ferry and bus which costs £60 - £230 and takes 15h 41m.

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 2m and costs £95 - £270.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs £95 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Dunkirk to Chester, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 4:30 PM in Dunkirk and 3:30 PM 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 1011+ 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, train, 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 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 2m
£96–265
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
10h 20m
£52–180
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 33m
£97–276
Car ferry, bus
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 Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
15h 41m
£61–225
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
£76–149
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 23m
£92–285
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 10m
£80–270
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 6m
£72–249

Dunkirk to Chester by train and foot

43Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunkirk to Chester.

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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 2m.

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