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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 15h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €120 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dunkirk?

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

How far is it from Preston to Dunkirk?

The distance between Preston and Dunkirk is 680 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €120 - €600.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunkirk bus from?

Preston to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Preston to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 15h 38m.

Where does the Preston to Dunkirk bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 2:16 AM in Preston and 3:16 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Preston to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2375+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
6h 15m
€122–590
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque PortN824 / ...
15h 38m
€35–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
10h 42m
€84–280
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
6h 2m
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 18m
€114–277
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
4. Take the train from Calais Ville to DunkerqueTer
14h 41m
€38–114
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
7h 9m
€127–178
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
7h 45m
€85–307

Preston to Dunkirk by train and foot

43Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 15h 38m.

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