How to travel from London to Dunkirk

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Travel Information from London to Dunkirk

Distance112 miles (181 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or ferry
Ticket price range$33 - $69
Cheapest modeFerry • $33 (€30) • 1 h 25 min
Fastest modeFerry • $33 (€30) • 1 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, DFDS or Eurostar

Take a train, bus or ferry to travel 112 miles (181 km) from London to Dunkirk. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, DFDS or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry or train from London to Dunkirk.

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from London to Dunkirk

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

DFDSCalais / All ships
09:10AM1h30
Port of Dover
11:40AMPort of Calais
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

DFDSCalais / All ships
09:10AM1h30
Port of Dover
11:40AMPort of Calais
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

DFDSCalais / All ships
09:10AM1h30
Port of Dover
11:40AMPort of Calais
$411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus1254 · 50801
11:59PM16h21
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:20PMDunkerque, Gare routière
$1471One-way
1 transfer
P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer
09:45AM1h35
Port of Dover
12:20PMPort of Calais
$411One-way
0 transfers
DFDSCalais / All ships
10:40AM1h30
Port of Dover
01:10PMPort of Calais
$411One-way
0 transfers
DFDSD Class Vessel
08:00AM2h00
Port of Dover
11:00AMPort of Dunkirk
$411One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from London to Dunkirk: train, bus or ferry.

The cheapest way to go to Dunkirk from London is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $33 (€30).

This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Dunkirk:

Taking a ferry costs $18 (€16) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $51 (€46).

Taking a ferry costs $36 (€32) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $69 (€62).

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

There are alternative travel options to Dunkirk that take longer:

Bus takes on average 11 h 15 min.

Getting to Dunkirk by train takes 4 h 34 min on average.

Dunkirk is approximately 112 miles (181 km) away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Dunkirk is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • 26 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Dunkirk as scheduled services by train, bus or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dunkirk:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Dunkirk:

    • You can go to Dunkirk from London by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $51 (€46) with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Dunkirk on Omio.
    • You can travel between London and Dunkirk by ferry with DFDS or P&O Ferries. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with DFDS from London to Dunkirk.
    • You can go to Dunkirk from London by train with Eurostar. You'll see cheap train tickets for $69 (€62) with Eurostar from London to Dunkirk on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from London to Dunkirk with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 26 direct ferries per day to take to Dunkirk with DFDS or P& O Ferries.

    Direct services to Dunkirk tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from London to Dunkirk? Many Omio customers who go from London to Dunkirk usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Lille, Brussels or Dover. If you're looking to explore Paris, Lille, Brussels or Dover from Dunkirk, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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