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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which costs €50 - €70 and takes 2h 48m.

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 48m and costs €50 - €70.

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 €85 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Kent to Dunkirk, including transfers.

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 €85 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.

What is the time difference between Kent and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 12:46 AM in Kent and 1:46 AM 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 2360+ 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), bus, car train, or 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 Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
2h 48m
€52–70
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
9h 29m
€41–98
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
5h 3m
€86–444
Bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque PortN824 / ...
2. Take the bus from Loon Plage Cgm to Dunkerque Gare17
5h 57m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
1h 39m

Kent to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.4 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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 train from Lenham to Dunkerque Gare via Ashford International, Dover Priory, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 5h 57m.

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