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How to get fromDunkirk to Bournemouthby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Bournemouth by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 2m
    £122–240

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus bus
    13h 6m
    £47–151

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    7h 23m
    £93–196

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar car
    3h 59m
    £158–186

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Bournemouthcar car
    5h 3m
    £53–114

Dunkirk to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Bournemouth via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 2m.

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