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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley 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 43m
    €134–222

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus bus N870 / ...
    11h 4m
    €46–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Tottenham Hale Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    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
    7h 18m
    €114–192

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Essex to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar car
    2h 46m
    €172–188

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Essex 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 54m
    €66–142

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Map of how to get from Essex to Dunkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 415.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from White Notley 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 43m.

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