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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs €30 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Old Steine, London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Dunkerque via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Dunkirk?

The distance between Eastbourne and Dunkirk is 455 km.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Eastbourne to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Dunkirk bus from?

Eastbourne to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Dunkirk train from?

Eastbourne to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Eastbourne and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Eastbourne. It is currently 2:56 PM in Eastbourne and 3:56 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Eastbourne to Dunkirk train arrive?

Eastbourne to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.

How do I get a train ticket from Eastbourne to Dunkirk?

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Eastbourne to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 40m
€139–259
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
3h 45m
€32–82
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
8h 40m
€64–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
12h 56m
€40–81
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
2h 31m

Eastbourne to Dunkirk by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Dunkerque via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Dunkerque Gare via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 12h 56m.

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