There are 6 ways to get from London to Dunkirk by train, bus, car, car train or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 57m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 7h 45m
4 alternative options
Train, bus • 3h 36m
Bus • 7h 56m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 2h 33m
Drive, car ferry • 3h 40m
London to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs £17 - £25 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from London to Dunkirk is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £85 - £300.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Dunkerque via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between London and Dunkirk is 345 km.
The best way to get from London to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £85 - £300.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from London to Dunkirk, including transfers.
London to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Dunkirk is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 7h 56m.
- Distance: 344.9 km
- Duration: 2h 57m
What companies run services between London, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from London King's Cross to Dunkirk via Lille Europe in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port 6 times a week. Tickets cost €20 - €29 and the journey takes 6h.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85 - €320
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €260 - €320
- Standard
- €85 - €110
- Standard Premier
- €130 - €170
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20 - €29
Train from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €17
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lille to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lille to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0745 638 910
- transnicolaescu@yahoo.com
- Website
- transnicolaescu.ro
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- transnicolaescu.ro
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75 - €190
- On Foot
- €35 - €45
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- P&O Ferries
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London to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dunkerque Port station.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 7:24 PM in London and 8:24 PM in Dunkirk.
London to Dunkirk train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Dunkerque station.
There are 1725+ hotels available in Dunkirk. Prices start at €54 per night.