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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 42m and costs €170 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Dunkerque via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Dunkirk?

The distance between Portsmouth and Dunkirk is 467 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Portsmouth to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dunkirk bus from?

Portsmouth to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dunkirk train from?

Portsmouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dunkirk bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 10:58 PM in Portsmouth and 11:58 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dunkirk train arrive?

Portsmouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2546+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 35m
€126–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
11h 3m
€36–75
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
3h 42m
€176–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N824 / ...
11h 47m
€66–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
4h 50m
€52–118

Portsmouth to Dunkirk by train, subway, and foot

86Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 467 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 35m. 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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