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How to get fromDunkirk to Dorsetby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Dorset by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    6h 42m
    £147–270

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    14h 57m
    £60–189

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    9h 38m
    £117–223

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Dorsetcar car
    4h 19m
    £164–192

  5. Train via Poole

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Wimbledon to Pooletrain train
    9h 48m
    £135–249

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Dorsetcar car
    5h 23m
    £77–154

Dunkirk to Dorset by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Dorset via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 42m.

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