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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Dunkirk is to train and bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 56m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Dunkerque via Strood, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Dunkirk?

The distance between Maidstone and Dunkirk is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €70 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Maidstone to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Dunkirk train from?

Maidstone to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €70 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 14m.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 12:45 PM in Maidstone and 1:45 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Maidstone to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2382+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
2h 56m
€54–73
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
9h 48m
€34–98
Train
1. Take the train from Strood 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 12m
€73–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque PortN824 / ...
6h 14m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
1h 47m

Maidstone to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Dunkerque via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Dunkerque Gare via Dover, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 6h 14m.

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