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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 58m and costs €170 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Bus Station, London Victoria and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dunkerque via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dunkirk?

The distance between Colchester and Dunkirk is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Colchester to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dunkirk bus from?

Colchester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dunkirk train from?

Colchester to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Colchester to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Colchester to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Colchester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 9:25 PM in Colchester and 10:25 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Colchester to Dunkirk train arrive?

Colchester to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 36m
€139–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N870 / ...
13h 14m
€45–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9 / ...
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
6h 30m
€113–200
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
2h 58m
€174–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
4h 5m
€69–147

Colchester to Dunkirk by train and subway

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 431 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Colchester 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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Dunkerque Gare via Bus Station, Brentwood station, Brentwood, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, Sloane Square station, London Victoria, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 13h 14m.

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