There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), 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.
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 9m€215–399Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
15h 45m€46–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
12h 27m€142–265Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
5h 53m€223–262Bus
- 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 Calaisbus 700
- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
13h 50m€73–154Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Plymouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
7h 2m€98–184
Plymouth to Dunkirk by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 15h 45m.
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 via London Victoria, Dover, Terminal Ferry and Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
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 9m.
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 9m and costs €210 - €400.
It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 9m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 13h 50m.
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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dunkerque via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 13h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
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 10:56 AM in Plymouth and 11:56 AM in Dunkirk.
Plymouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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