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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Valenciennes to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valenciennes to London 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$215 Average price | $184 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valenciennes to London:
A ferry is $65 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valenciennes to London costing on average $97 (€77).
A ferry is $152 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valenciennes to London costing on average $184 (€147).
A ferry is $183 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valenciennes to London costing on average $215 (€172).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 0m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Valenciennes to London
How to get from Valenciennes to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valenciennes to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DFDS Seaways10:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk11:00 AMPort of Dover$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
DFDS Seaways10:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk11:00 AMPort of Dover$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA3919:15 PM1h05Brussels Airport9:20 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
Other options
91138:36 AM1h21Lille-Europe8:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2541One-way0 transfers
91454:35 PM1h23Lille-Europe4:58 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2541One-way0 transfers
912311:36 AM1h21Lille-Europe11:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$3101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM18h10Famars, Station de Tramway Université9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM16h05Famars, Station de Tramway Université5:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1421One-way1 transfer
SN20939:55 AM1h20Brussels Airport10:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2641One-way0 transfers
SN20954:55 PM1h10Brussels Airport5:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2641One-way0 transfers
SN21039:20 PM1h15Brussels Airport9:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2641One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways8:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 AMPort of Dover$401One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover$401One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valenciennes to London:
A ferry is $65 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valenciennes to London costing on average $97 (€77).
A ferry is $152 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valenciennes to London costing on average $184 (€147).
A ferry is $183 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valenciennes to London costing on average $215 (€172).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 0m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valenciennes and London as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Famars, Station de Tramway Université and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with DFDS to go to London by ferry.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF to go to London by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, British Airways to go to London by flight.
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