There are 6 ways to get from Newhaven to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 53m€74–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
12h 34m€33–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
10h 49m€39–109Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Newhaven to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
2h 44mTrain, bus via Brighton Station
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
11h 2m€38–88Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Newhaven to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
3h 53m€63–87
Newhaven to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newhaven to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Newhaven to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Newhaven to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Elim Church and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Old Steine, London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Newhaven Town and arriving at Dunkerque via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Newhaven and Dunkirk is 453 km.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €350.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Newhaven to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Newhaven to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Newhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Newhaven, East Sussex, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Dunkerque via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elim Church to Dunkerque Gare via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 12h 34m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
Train from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Dunkerque Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Newhaven to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Newhaven. It is currently 7:02 PM in Newhaven and 8:02 PM in Dunkirk.
Newhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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