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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    5h 39m
    €87–363

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    11h 50m
    €29–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    10h 26m
    €39–122

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar car
    3h 36m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus bus
    11h 18m
    €30–61

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton 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 50m
    €75–114

Southampton to Dunkirk by train and subway

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dunkerque via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 11h 18m.

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