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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Margate is to drive and car ferry which costs £16 - £60 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Margate is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 40m and costs £16 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Marine Terrace via Lille, Gent-Dampoort, Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Margate via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Margate?

The distance between Dunkirk and Margate is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Dunkirk to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Margate bus from?

Dunkirk to Margate bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Margate?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Margate is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Margate bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 5:17 PM in Dunkirk and 4:17 PM in Margate.

Where does the Dunkirk to Margate train arrive?

Dunkirk to Margate 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 Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 821+ hotels available in Margate.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Margate by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 40m
£16–57
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 Margatetrain
4h 41m
£76–245
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 Doverbus
9h 20m
£23–38
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
1h 54m

Dunkirk to Margate by train

43Weekly Trains

4h 41mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Margate via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Marine Terrace via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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