- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $224.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$224 Average price | $176 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to London:
A ferry is $137 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to London costing on average $176 (€144).
A ferry is $185 (€151) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunkirk to London costing on average $224 (€184).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $224 |
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Buses from Dunkirk to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $224 (€184) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by ferry.
The earliest bus runs at 11:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 18h 10m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $224 (€184) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 10m |
First bus 11:50 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Service is often included in restaurants as a 12.5% charge. If not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed in pubs for drinks. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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