There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to England by train (Eurostar), train, bus, rideshare, 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 Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
2h 57m£49–328Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dunkerque to London113.1 mi
3h 26m£13Train, bus
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais VilleTer
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
5h 36m£20–40Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais VilleAutocar
- Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
6h 11m£22–37Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthun
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Drive from Folkestone to London
2h 35mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Dunkirk to Calais
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Drive from Port of Dover to London
3h 39m£55–77
Dunkirk to England by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to England is to rideshare which costs £13 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to England is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £45 - £330.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to England. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Gare Sncf, Calais and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to England station. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Leicester Square station via Lille Europe and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Dunkirk and England is 217 miles.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to England without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £45 - £330.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Dunkirk to England, including transfers.
Dunkirk to England bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to England train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to England is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £45 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and England?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Leicester Square station via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Trafalgar Square via Calais Ville, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, London Victoria, and Victoria Station in around 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- £11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- £18–26
Train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- £6–10
- Rail 1st Class
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–300
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- £35–55
- 1st Class
- £70–120
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £65–170
- On Foot
- £30–40
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dunkerque to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to England bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Calais Ville station.
England is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 11:21 PM in Dunkirk and 10:21 PM in England.
Dunkirk to England train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
There are 20854+ hotels available in England.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dunkirk and England. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























