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 £19 - £70 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Margate is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 55m and costs £130 - £140.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Dunkirk to Margate, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 10:42 AM in Dunkirk and 9:42 AM 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 1284+ hotels available in Margate.

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

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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 carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Margatecar
2h 36m
£19–67
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 23m
£121–238
Line 17 bus, car ferry, line 15 bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque Gare to Loon Plage Cgmbus 17
2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beatrice Roadbus 8
7h 39m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
1h 55m
£130–137

Dunkirk to Margate by train

83Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.3 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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 23m.

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