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Compare train, ferry, and bus for Dunkirk to London
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 $228.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $139 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to London costing on average $179 (€144).
A ferry is $188 (€151) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunkirk to London costing on average $228 (€184).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Dunkirk to London
How to get from Dunkirk to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P&O Pioneer12:00 PM1h30Port of Calais12:30 PMPort of Dover$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 PMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways10:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk11:00 AMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to London:
A ferry is $139 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to London costing on average $179 (€144).
A ferry is $188 (€151) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunkirk to London costing on average $228 (€184).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 28 ferries per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunkirk and London as scheduled services by train, ferry, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from De Panne station and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Calais and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line to go to London by ferry.
- Travel with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to London by train.
- 28 direct ferries per day with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.
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