What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk is to train and bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 37m and costs €160 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Dunkerque via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk is 415 km.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €120 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Southend-on-Sea. It is currently 9:00 PM in Southend-on-Sea and 10:00 PM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk?

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 205 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 50m
€129–212
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus N824 / ...
10h 20m
€40–57
Bus, line 205 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospitalbus A9
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital to St Pancras International Stationbus 205
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
8h 13m
€108–180
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
2h 37m
€166–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
3h 44m
€62–138

Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk by train and subway

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.7 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Dunkerque via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 50m.

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