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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 54m and costs €22 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Earl Street, Chatham, Ghent Dampoort and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Dunkerque via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Kent to Dunkirk?

The distance between Kent and Dunkirk is 143 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Kent to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Dunkirk bus from?

Kent to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Dunkirk train from?

Kent to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Kent to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Kent to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Kent to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 5:07 PM in Kent and 6:07 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Kent to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 875+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
2h 54m
€23–70
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 3m
€134–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N824 / ...
10h 28m
€44–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
1h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 803 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
11h 8m
€28–43

Kent to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.4 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Dunkerque via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Earl Street, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 11h 8m.

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