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Compare train and ferry 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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $67.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m 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 $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to London costing on average $35 (€30).
A ferry is $33 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunkirk to London costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
The journey is about 1h 2m faster (2h 23m by train vs 3h 25m by car) and roughly $19 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€30) vs $54 (€45)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover$301One-way0 transfers
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- DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
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70065:18 AM4h39De Panne station8:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$3111One-way1 transfer
- DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 PMPort of Dover$301One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways4:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 AMPort of Dover$301One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways8:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 AMPort of Dover$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to London:
A ferry is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to London costing on average $35 (€30).
A ferry is $33 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunkirk to London costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 15 ferries per day.
- Around 13 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 and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque 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 Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with P&O Ferries, DFDS, Norfolk Line to go to London by ferry.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCB to go to London by train.
- 15 direct ferries per day with P&O Ferries, DFDS, Norfolk Line.
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