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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dunkirk is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 18m.

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 - €220.

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 London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus 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 46m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Leicester to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Leicester to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 5:09 AM in Leicester and 6:09 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 2546+ 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, 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 46m
€145–239
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
11h 18m
€40–87
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
€193–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N824 / ...
11h 58m
€41–86
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
€82–152

Leicester to Dunkirk by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.4 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 11h 18m.

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