There are 6 ways to get from Grimsby to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Grimsby Town to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 32m€158–285Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
14h 43m€61–137Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Grimsby to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
5h 24m€206–237Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Grimsby Town to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 35m€210–344Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Grimsby Town to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
14h 58m€84–235Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Grimsby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
6h 31m€81–160
Grimsby to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grimsby to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Grimsby to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 24m and costs €200 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Grimsby to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Yarborough Hotel and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Grimsby Town and arriving at Dunkerque via Doncaster, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Grimsby and Dunkirk is 673 km.
The best way to get from Grimsby to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €150 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Grimsby to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Grimsby to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Yarborough Hotel station.
Grimsby to Dunkirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
The best way to get from Grimsby to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Grimsby, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Dunkerque via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yarborough Hotel to Dunkerque Gare via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 14h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Grimsby Town to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Grimsby Town to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €136
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €136
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grimsby Town to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Dunkerque Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 344 848 6090
- [email protected]
- Website
- DFDS Seaways
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–137
- Website
- DFDS Seaways
- Standard Car - Economy
- €78
- Standard Car - Flexi
- €137
- 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
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Grimsby to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Grimsby. It is currently 6:37 AM in Grimsby and 7:37 AM in Dunkirk.
Grimsby to Dunkirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.
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