How to travel from London to Dunkirk

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Compare train, bus, and ferry 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 ferry with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €253.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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€256

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€35

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€78

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3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

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30m

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2h 49m

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1h 49m

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9h 39m

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from London to Dunkirk

How to get from London to Dunkirk by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Dunkirk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Eurostar9116+SNCF TERK70 (844911)
09:01AM4h49
London St Pancras International (STP)
02:50PMDunkerque
$2661One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Eurostar9116+SNCF TERK70 (844911)
09:01AM4h49
London St Pancras International (STP)
02:50PMDunkerque
$2661One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurostar9132+TER844509
01:01PM2h20
London St Pancras International (STP)
04:21PMDunkerque
$3501One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Eurostar9116+SNCF TER7265
09:01AM2h50
London St Pancras International (STP)
12:51PMDunkerque
$2781One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9116+SNCF TERK70 (844909)
09:01AM3h47
London St Pancras International (STP)
01:48PMDunkerque
$2751One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9126+SNCF TERK70 (844913)
11:04AM4h44
London St Pancras International (STP)
04:48PMDunkerque
$2751One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Dunkirk including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dunkirk is a ferry with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunkirk:

A ferry is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunkirk costing on average $36 (€29).

A ferry is $287 (€229) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dunkirk costing on average $317 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dunkirk is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 16h 21m.

The distance from London to Dunkirk is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dunkirk is:
  • Around 33 ferries per day.
  • Around 4 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, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dunkirk:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in De Panne station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Calais.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dunkerque, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Dunkirk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Dunkirk by bus.
  • Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries to go to Dunkirk by ferry.
  • Travel with Eurostar, PKP Intercity to go to Dunkirk by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Dunkirk:
  • 33 direct ferries per day with DFDS, P&O Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from London to Dunkirk often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lille, Dover, Brussels, Calais. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dunkirk and these popular destinations at a great price.

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