There are 5 ways to get from London to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
2h 53m€63–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 29m€16–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 45m€22–38Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
2h 35mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
3h 48m€57–87
London to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from London to Dunkirk is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €60 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Parc Marine via Terminal Ferry, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L and Islandais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Dunkerque via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between London and Dunkirk is 345 km.
The best way to get from London to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €60 - €260.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from London to Dunkirk, including transfers.
London to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Dunkirk is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between London, England and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Dunkerque via Lille Europe in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus-eu also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- 1st Class
- €85–140
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 Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
London to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Dunkirk is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:26 AM in London and 12:26 PM in Dunkirk.
London to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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