There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 53m€147–292Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
11h 59m€46–98Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
10h 58m€76–171Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
3h 58m€190–215Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- 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
11h 20m€48–96Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
5h 7m€65–137
Bournemouth to Dunkirk by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunkirk is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 58m and costs €190 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Dunkerque via London Victoria, Dover, Terminal Ferry and Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Dunkerque via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Dunkirk is 522 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €140 - €300.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Bournemouth to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dunkerque via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Dunkerque via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 11h 20m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.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
- service@flixbus.com
- 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 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 Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- 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
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- 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
Bournemouth to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 9:38 PM in Bournemouth and 10:38 PM in Dunkirk.
Bournemouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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