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 €45 - €100 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 €100 - €310.

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 €110 - €420.

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 €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 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 7:44 AM in Edinburgh and 8:44 AM 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 2359+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Edinburgh to Dunkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 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 Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
8h 2m
€112–414
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
16h 33m
€49–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
8h 57m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 44m
€111–272
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
18h 30m
€52–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
10h 9m
€158–235
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 21m
€107–302
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
8h 25m
€98–243

Edinburgh to Dunkirk by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 972.9 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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