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Compare train and bus for London to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from London to Dunkirk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Dunkirk
Travel to Dunkirk easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Dunkirk.

There are 2 travel options from London to Dunkirk: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from London to Dunkirk is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Dunkirk:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $15 (€14) from London to Dunkirk.
The fastest way to get to Dunkirk from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 9 min.
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 40 min on average.
The London to Dunkirk distance is around 50 miles (80 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dunkirk is:
- 26 buses per day.
- 15 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dunkirk from London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Dunkirk:
The following travel companies offer services from London to Dunkirk:
- Southeastern or Eurostar can take you to Dunkirk by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Southeastern from London to Dunkirk for $15 (€14).
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Dunkirk with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 26 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dunkirk as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Dunkirk.
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