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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs €85 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dunkirk?

The distance between Scotland and Dunkirk is 987 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €100 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Scotland to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dunkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dunkirk train from?

Scotland to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dunkirk is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 17h 53m.

Where does the Scotland to Dunkirk bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Scotland and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 2:43 PM in Scotland and 3:43 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Scotland to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Scotland to Dunkirk - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
8h 42m
€104–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
17h 53m
€47–128
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
8h 49m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 17m
€89–330
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
17h 55m
€47–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
9h 56m
€174–247
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
8h 25m
€95–250
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 37m
€129–370
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ABZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 29m
€162–441
Fly Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 26m
€129–395
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane INV - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 54m
€172–439

Scotland to Dunkirk by train and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 986.8 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 17h 53m.

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