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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 7m and costs €190 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Leicester, London Victoria and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Leicester to Dunkirk?

The distance between Leicester and Dunkirk is 503 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Leicester to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Dunkirk bus from?

Leicester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Dunkirk train from?

Leicester to Dunkirk train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Leicester to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Leicester to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Leicester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 10:11 AM in Leicester and 11:11 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Leicester to Dunkirk train arrive?

Leicester to Dunkirk train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 44m
€161–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N870 / ...
12h 48m
€34–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
7h 45m
€120–201
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
4h 7m
€196–224
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
5h 15m
€91–179

Leicester to Dunkirk by train

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Distance: 503.4 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Dunkerque via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Dunkerque Gare via M&S, Leicester, London Victoria, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 12h 48m.

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