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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Margate is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

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 35m and costs £40 - £60.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs £60 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Margate?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Margate is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 6:12 AM in Dunkirk and 5:12 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 1170+ 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

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 Margatecar
2h 35m
£41–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Villebus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
6h 19m
£37–53
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 44m
£65–365
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 44mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Marine Terrace via Calais Ville, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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