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

The cheapest way to get from Rye to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which costs €26 - €85 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rye to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 45m and costs €150 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Rye and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Rye station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Police Station, Hythe Light station, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Rye and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Rye to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at Dunkerque via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Rye to Dunkirk?

The distance between Rye and Dunkirk is 146 km.

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

The best way to get from Rye to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Rye to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rye to Dunkirk bus from?

Rye to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Rye to Dunkirk train from?

Rye to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Rye to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Rye to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus and line 104 bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Rye to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Rye to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Police Station.

What is the time difference between Rye and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Rye. It is currently 4:45 AM in Rye and 5:45 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Rye to Dunkirk train arrive?

Rye to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Rye to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rye to Dunkirk by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Rye to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
2h 54m
€26–81
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 59m
€127–250
Bus, line 102 bus, line 104 bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Police Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Hythe Light stationbus 102 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hythe Light station to Pencester Roadbus 104
4. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
5. Take the bus from Loon Plage Cgm to Dunkerque Garebus 17
8h 12m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rye to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
1h 45m
€151–158

Rye to Dunkirk by train

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Distance: 146 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Rye, East Sussex, England and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Rye to Dunkerque via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Dunkerque Gare via Police Station, Hythe Light station, Pencester Road, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 8h 12m.

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