What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dunkirk is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria, Dover and Loon Plage Cgm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Dunkerque via Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Southampton to Dunkirk?

The distance between Southampton and Dunkirk is 476 km.

How do I travel from Southampton to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Southampton to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dunkirk bus from?

Southampton to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dunkirk train from?

Southampton to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Southampton to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Southampton to Dunkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 4:40 AM in Southampton and 5:40 AM in Dunkirk.

Where does the Southampton to Dunkirk train arrive?

Southampton to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Dunkirk?

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Southampton to Dunkirk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Southampton 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
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 30m
€68–373
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
12h 5m
€30–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
10h 42m
€36–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dunkirkcar
3h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus
11h 28m
€31–66
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dunkirkcar
4h 45m
€83–115

Southampton to Dunkirk by train and bus

42Weekly Services

10h 42mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 476.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dunkerque via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dunkerque Gare via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Dunkerque Port, and Loon Plage Cgm in around 11h 28m.

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