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Compare train, ferry, and bus for London to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from London to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $90 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train 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 London to Dunkirk:
A ferry is $50 (€41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunkirk costing on average $90 (€74).
A ferry is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dunkirk costing on average $115 (€94).
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Dunkirk
How to get from London to Dunkirk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dunkirk is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DFDS Seaways10:00 PM2h00Port of Dover1:00 AMPort of Dunkirk$381One-way0 transfers
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- DFDS Seaways10:00 PM2h00Port of Dover1:00 AMPort of Dunkirk$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- DFDS Seaways10:00 PM2h00Port of Dover1:00 AMPort of Dunkirk$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- DFDS Seaways10:00 AM2h00Port of Dover1:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$381One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dover11:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$381One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways6:00 PM2h00Port of Dover9:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunkirk:
A ferry is $50 (€41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunkirk costing on average $90 (€74).
A ferry is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dunkirk costing on average $115 (€94).
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 28 ferries per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dunkirk as scheduled services by train, ferry, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in De Panne station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dunkerque, Gare routière.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Calais.
- Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line to go to Dunkirk by ferry.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Dunkirk by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dunkirk by train.
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