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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dunkirk is to fly and train which costs €75 - €280 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs €100 - €350.

How far is it from Ireland to Dunkirk?

The distance between Ireland and Dunkirk is 1009 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Dunkirk without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 39m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Ireland to Dunkirk, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 10:39 AM in Ireland and 11:39 AM in Dunkirk.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2360+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Ireland to Dunkirk - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Dunkirk by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 5m
€76–272
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
13h 39m
€155–531
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
26h 1m
€207–491
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUB - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
7h 22m
€107–342
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)DUB - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
8h 35m
€103–305
Fly Cork Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)ORK - 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 23m
€97–256
Fly Dublin Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)DUB - 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 14m
€88–218
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ORK - 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 39m
€152–395
Fly Dublin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUB - 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 57m
€107–392
Fly Dublin Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DUB - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf 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
11h 18m
€143–421

Ireland to Dunkirk by tram, foot, ferry, and train

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13h 39mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 1,009.2 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Dunkirk, France?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Dunkirk. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Lille Europe, then take the train to Dunkerque. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Dunkerque via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 13h 39m.

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