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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Dunkerque via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Reading to Dunkirk?

The distance between Reading and Dunkirk is 407 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Reading to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dunkirk bus from?

Reading to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dunkirk train from?

Reading to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Reading to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Reading to Dunkirk bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Reading and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:03 AM in Reading and 11:03 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Reading to Dunkirk train arrive?

Reading to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Reading to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Reading 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
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 45m
€91–346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
10h 30m
€35–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
9h 40m
€42–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
3h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
4h 11m
€75–104

Reading to Dunkirk by train and subway

43Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 406.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Dunkerque Gare via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 10h 30m.

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