There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 7m€218–376Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
14h 3m€60–96Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
5h 53m€226–267Train, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
14h 42m€122–250Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Plymouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
7h 2m€121–222
Plymouth to Dunkirk by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 53m and costs €220 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Dunkerque via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Plymouth and Dunkirk is 710 km.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €210 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Plymouth to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 14h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Plymouth. It is currently 2:59 PM in Plymouth and 3:59 PM in Dunkirk.
Plymouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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