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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 39m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Parc Marine via Bus Station, Dover, Terminal Ferry, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L and Islandais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Margate to Dunkirk?

The distance between Margate and Dunkirk is 124 km.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €75 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Margate to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dunkirk bus from?

Margate to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dunkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Margate to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €75 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus and line 423 bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Margate to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Margate to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Margate and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Margate. It is currently 7:23 AM in Margate and 8:23 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Margate to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Margate to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Dunkirk by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), 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 Margate to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
2h 39m
€48–65
Train
1. Take the train from Margate 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 23m
€75–420
Bus, line 15 bus, line 423 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L to GRAVELINES - Quai Vaubanbus 423
5. Take the bus from Islandais to Parc Marinebus C4
7h 39m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Margate to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
1h 53m

Margate to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 23mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Margate to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 124.5 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Parc Marine via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L, GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, and Islandais in around 7h 39m.

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