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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Portsmouth by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4h 34m
    £113–220

  2. Train, bus via University of Portsmouth

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    9h 38m
    £34–74

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 46m
    £59–124

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar car
    3h 43m
    £152–171

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Portsmouthcar car
    4h 47m
    £44–104

Dunkirk to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Portsmouth & Southsea via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 34m.

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