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How to get fromReading to Dunkirkby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    4h 43m
    €113–237

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    10h 25m
    €40–107

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus bus
    10h 9m
    €51–75

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar car
    3h 2m
    €174–193

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    10h 44m
    €54–82

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar car
    4h 11m
    €49–111

Reading to Dunkirk by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Dunkerque Gare via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 10h 9m.

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