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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Kent is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Kent is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Kent. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Dickley Wood via Gare Sncf, Calais, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Kent. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Lenham via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Kent?

The distance between Dunkirk and Kent is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Kent without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Dunkirk to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Kent?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Kent is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Kent bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 4:14 AM in Dunkirk and 3:14 AM in Kent.

Where does the Dunkirk to Kent train arrive?

Dunkirk to Kent 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 Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1156+ hotels available in Kent.

Dunkirk to Kent - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kent
2h 44m
£44–61
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
10h 40m
£29–86
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
4h 26m
£73–379
Train, bus via Calais
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
7h 7m
£30–92
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Kent
1h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
9h 31m
£36–51

Dunkirk to Kent by train

43Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.4 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Lenham via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Dickley Wood via Calais Ville, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, London Victoria, and King Street in around 9h 31m.

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