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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 16m and costs €190 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Dunkerque via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Bristol to Dunkirk?

The distance between Bristol and Dunkirk is 539 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Bristol to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunkirk bus from?

Bristol to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunkirk train from?

Bristol to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Bristol to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Bristol to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 10:54 PM in Bristol and 11:54 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Bristol to Dunkirk train arrive?

Bristol to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Bristol to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 34m
€150–276
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
11h 3m
€44–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
4h 16m
€197–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N824 / ...
11h 43m
€45–94
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
5h 25m
€85–157

Bristol to Dunkirk by train and subway

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.6 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 11h 3m.

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