There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 47m€188–345Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
13h 23m€62–139Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
5h 30m€215–251Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
13h 35m€119–252Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
6h 39m€104–185
Swansea to Dunkirk by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 30m and costs €210 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Dunkerque via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Swansea and Dunkirk is 655 km.
The best way to get from Swansea to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €180 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Swansea to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Swansea to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h 23m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Swansea to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 13h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 3:43 PM in Swansea and 4:43 PM in Dunkirk.
Swansea to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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