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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Dunkirk is to car ferry and drive which costs €21 - €75 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 35m and costs €145 - €155.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Dunkirk?

The distance between Canterbury and Dunkirk is 117 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Canterbury to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Dunkirk bus from?

Canterbury to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Dunkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Canterbury to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Canterbury to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 7:47 AM in Canterbury and 8:47 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Canterbury to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
2h 32m
€21–73
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 37m
€130–236
Line 15 bus, bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
3. Take the bus from Loon Plage Cgm to Dunkerque Garebus 17
5h 58m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Canterbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
1h 35m
€148–154

Canterbury to Dunkirk by train

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Distance: 117.2 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunkerque Gare via Pencester Road, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 5h 58m.

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