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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Bus Station, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Dunkirk?

The distance between Whitstable and Dunkirk is 128 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €85 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Whitstable to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Dunkirk bus from?

Whitstable to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Harbour Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Dunkirk train from?

Whitstable to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €85 - €470. Alternatively, you can line 401 bus and line 15 bus and bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Whitstable to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Whitstable to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 5:58 PM in Whitstable and 6:58 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Whitstable to Dunkirk train arrive?

Whitstable to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Whitstable to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Whitstable to Dunkirk by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirk
2h 46m
€49–66
Train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
5h 10m
€85–469
Line 401 bus, line 15 bus, bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbour Street to Bus Station401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Road15 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Port
4. Take the bus from Loon Plage Cgm to Dunkerque Gare17
6h 45m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Whitstable to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirk
1h 49m

Whitstable to Dunkirk by train

55Weekly Trains

5h 10mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.5 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Dunkerque Gare via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 6h 45m.

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