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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 7h 21m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dunkirk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dunkirk is 973 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunkirk bus from?

Edinburgh to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunkirk train from?

Edinburgh to Dunkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkirk is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 16h 33m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:42 PM in Edinburgh and 8:42 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunkirk train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dunkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Edinburgh to Dunkirk - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunkirk 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
8h 2m
€121–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Port
16h 33m
€43–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
8h 52m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
7h 44m
€113–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to London Victoria837 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
17h 15m
€49–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
10h
€166–235
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
7h 21m
€89–320
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 25m
€89–241
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
9h 36m
€129–370
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)EDI - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routière
3. Take the train from Amiens to Lille Flandres
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
10h 8m
€115–286

Edinburgh to Dunkirk by train

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Distance: 973.1 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunkerque via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 16h 33m.

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