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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Manchester is to drive and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Gare Sncf, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Manchester?

The distance between Dunkirk and Manchester is 400 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £95 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Dunkirk to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £95 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 1:41 AM in Dunkirk and 12:41 AM in Manchester.

Where does the Dunkirk to Manchester train arrive?

Dunkirk to Manchester 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 Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Dunkirk to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Dunkirk to Manchester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 28m
£99–245
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus
12h 16m
£32–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Villebus
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
11h 39m
£53–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
6h 11m
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
5h 3m
£89–235
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 Manchestercar
7h 17m
£76–126
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
5h 57m
£78–243
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane AMS - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
7h 16m
£116–295
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
5h 46m
£73–238
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
6h 34m
£61–238
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
7h 28m
£54–191

Dunkirk to Manchester by train and foot

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.5 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Manchester Central Coach Station via Calais Ville, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, and London Victoria in around 11h 39m.

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