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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €170 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunkirk?

The distance between Manchester and Dunkirk is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €170 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Manchester to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunkirk bus from?

Manchester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunkirk train from?

Manchester to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Manchester to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Manchester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 9:07 AM in Manchester and 10:07 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Manchester to Dunkirk train arrive?

Manchester to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Manchester to Dunkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 9m
€173–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
12h 43m
€38–65
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
6h 7m
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 39m
€92–321
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
15h 10m
€79–259
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
7h 20m
€89–165
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 16m
€102–287
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 55m
€75–254

Manchester to Dunkirk by train and foot

43Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 639.7 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 12h 43m.

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