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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Bournemouth 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 Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 42m
    £100–288

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Villebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    10h 25m
    £39–57

  3. Train, bus via Calais

    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 Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 58m
    £61–141

  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 Bournemouthcar car
    3h 59m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    12h 23m
    £39–55

  6. 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 Bournemouthcar car
    5h 8m
    £76–109

Dunkirk to Bournemouth by train and subway

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Bournemouth via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Reading in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Bournemouth Station via Calais Ville, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, and London Victoria in around 10h 25m.

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