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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dunkirk is to car ferry and drive which costs €45 - €60 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dunkirk is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €45 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Dunkirk?

The distance between Folkestone and Dunkirk is 104 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Folkestone to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dunkirk bus from?

Folkestone to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Shellons Street Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dunkirk train from?

Folkestone to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €430. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Folkestone to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Folkestone to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 2:50 AM in Folkestone and 3:50 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Folkestone to Dunkirk train arrive?

Folkestone to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2360+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Folkestone to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Dunkirk by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
2h 24m
€45–60
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
4h 52m
€80–425
Line 104 bus, bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Road104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Port
3. Take the bus from Loon Plage Cgm to Dunkerque Gare17
5h 50m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
1h 10m

Folkestone to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

4h 52mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Dunkerque Gare via Pencester Road, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 5h 50m.

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