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Compare train, ferry, 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 ferry, with an average ticket price of RM30 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 RM30, while a bus costs an average of RM96.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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RM45 Average price | RM96 Average price | RM30 Average price Cheapest | RM36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry 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 RM15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dunkirk costing on average RM45.
A ferry is RM66 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunkirk costing on average RM96.
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 4m.
You'll arrive about 59m sooner (2h 29m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around RM45 compared to roughly RM36 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dover11:00 PMPort of DunkirkRM321One-way0 transfers
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- DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dover11:00 PMPort of DunkirkRM321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dover11:00 PMPort of DunkirkRM321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- DFDS Seaways10:00 PM2h00Port of Dover1:00 AMPort of DunkirkRM321One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways6:00 AM2h00Port of Dover9:00 AMPort of DunkirkRM321One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways2:00 AM2h00Port of Dover5:00 AMPort of DunkirkRM321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunkirk:
A ferry is RM15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dunkirk costing on average RM45.
A ferry is RM66 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunkirk costing on average RM96.
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 4m.
- Around 15 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 Dunkerque.
- 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 Dunkirk.
- Travel with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS to go to Dunkirk by ferry.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dunkirk by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCB to go to Dunkirk by train.
- 15 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS.
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