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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain 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
    5h 40m
    €130–255

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus bus
    11h 3m
    €38–78

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    10h 40m
    €58–133

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar car
    3h 41m
    €177–195

  5. Train, bus via Barnham

    1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    11h 32m
    €69–147

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar car
    4h 50m
    €53–118

Portsmouth to Dunkirk by train, subway, and foot

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dunkerque via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 11h 3m.

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