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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 16m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Dunkerque via Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Poole to Dunkirk?

The distance between Poole and Dunkirk is 532 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €90 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Poole to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dunkirk bus from?

Poole to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dunkirk train from?

Poole to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Poole to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €90 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Poole to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Poole to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 3:35 PM in Poole and 4:35 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Poole to Dunkirk train arrive?

Poole to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Poole to Dunkirk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
6h 15m
€90–469
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Port
12h 3m
€31–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
10h 45m
€51–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
4h 8m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
13h 20m
€35–80
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
5h 16m
€92–128

Poole to Dunkirk by train and bus

42Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.5 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dunkerque via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Dunkerque Gare via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 12h 3m.

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