There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 8m€197–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
12h 48m€48–79Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
5h 11m€213–248Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N870 / ...
13h 8m€97–198Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
6h 20m€108–204
Exeter to Dunkirk by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 11m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Dunkerque via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Exeter and Dunkirk is 627 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €190 - €340.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Exeter to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Exeter to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 12h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 7:11 AM in Exeter and 8:11 AM in Dunkirk.
Exeter to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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