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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    4h 27m
    €104–191

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus bus N824 / ...
    10h 31m
    €35–62

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar car
    2h 31m
    €165–178

  4. Train, bus via Lille

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus
    5h 28m
    €98–172

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar car
    3h 39m
    €54–111

Chelmsford to Dunkirk by train and subway

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Dunkerque via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 27m.

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