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 £23 - £40 and takes 10h 12m.

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 49m and costs £19 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Lille, Gent-Dampoort, Waterfront Bus Station and Earl Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange 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 28m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Kent bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Kent bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 3:14 PM in Dunkirk and 2:14 PM 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 810+ hotels available in Kent.

Dunkirk to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Kent by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), 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 Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
2h 49m
£19–61
Train
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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
4h 28m
£116–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Chathambus
10h 12m
£24–38
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Kentcar
1h 41m

Dunkirk to Kent by train

42Weekly Trains

4h 28mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Dickley Wood via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Waterfront Bus Station, St Faith's Street, and Earl Street in around 10h 12m.

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