There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), 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 Rugby to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 44m€125–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clifton Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N870 / ...
13h 18m€42–67Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Rugby to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
3h 53m€191–216Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rugby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
5h€86–171
Rugby to Dunkirk by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 53m and costs €190 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Clifton Road and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Rugby and Dunkirk is 478 km.
The best way to get from Rugby to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €120 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Rugby to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Rugby to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clifton Road station.
Rugby to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Rugby to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Road to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 13h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Clifton Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Rugby. It is currently 12:32 AM in Rugby and 1:32 AM in Dunkirk.
Rugby to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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