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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 an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. 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 $36, while a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $113 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Dunkirk
Compare the available ways to get from London to Dunkirk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunkirk:
A ferry is $77 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunkirk costing on average $113.
A ferry is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dunkirk costing on average $115.
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 2m.
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 Seaways
6:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dover 9:00 PM Port of Dunkirk $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- DFDS Seaways
6:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dover 9:00 PM Port of Dunkirk $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- DFDS Seaways
6:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dover 9:00 PM Port of Dunkirk $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 9132+
80061:01 PM 4h45 London St Pancras International (STP) 6:46 PM De Panne station $359 1 One-way 1 transfer
- DFDS Seaways
10:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dover 1:00 AM Port of Dunkirk $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - DFDS Seaways
8:00 AM 2h00 Port of Dover 11:00 AM Port of Dunkirk $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - DFDS Seaways
2:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dover 5:00 PM Port of Dunkirk $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dunkirk:
A ferry is $77 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dunkirk costing on average $113.
A ferry is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dunkirk costing on average $115.
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 2m.
- Around 12 ferries per day.
- Around 3 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 Eurostar, SNCB to go to Dunkirk by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dunkirk by bus.
- Travel with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries to go to Dunkirk by ferry.
- 12 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries.
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