4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Dunkirk to London
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
39
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Dunkirk to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunkirk to London will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £23.
Of the 39 ferries that leave Dunkirk for London every day 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 28 Nov the direct ferries cover the 182 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Dunkirk to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 98 nautical miles (182 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Dunkirk to London Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:20 | Arrival Time 13:55 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 19:35 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:55 | Arrival Time 17:30 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:35 | Arrival Time 08:05 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 14:35 | Arrival Time 15:10 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 16:35 | Arrival Time 17:05 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 21:45 | Arrival Time 22:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:05 | Arrival Time 09:35 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 00:59 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 23:10 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 14:50 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 19:35 | Arrival Time 20:05 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 22:25 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 02:35 | Arrival Time 03:10 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 00:10 | Arrival Time 00:45 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 19:20 | Arrival Time 19:55 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:05 | Arrival Time 06:35 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50 | Arrival Time 10:25 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:50 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 08:35 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:30 | Arrival Time 03:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:05 | Arrival Time 12:40 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival Time 17:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 12:35 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:20 | Arrival Time 07:55 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30 | Arrival Time 05:15 | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40 | Arrival Time 02:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 05:35 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 06:55 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:05 | Arrival Time 18:35 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Dunkirk to London ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Dunkirk to London ferries for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Class Vessel | 07:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 09:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 08:05 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 09:35 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
 P&O Pioneer | 08:50 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 10:25 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 09:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 11:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 10:20 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 11:50 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 11:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 13:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 11:05 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 12:40 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 11:50 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 13:20 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 13:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 15:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 13:20 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 14:50 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 13:35 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 15:10 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 15:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 17:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 15:35 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 17:05 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 15:55 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 17:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 17:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 19:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 17:05 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 18:35 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 18:20 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 19:55 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 18:35 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 20:05 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 19:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 21:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 20:45 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 22:20 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 22:10 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 23:40 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 22:59 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 00:59 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 23:10 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 00:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
| Calais / All ships | 01:30 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 03:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 01:35 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 03:10 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 03:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 05:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 03:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 05:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 04:00 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 05:35 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 05:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 07:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 05:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 07:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 05:05 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 06:35 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 06:20 Port of Calais | 1h35 | 07:55 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 06:35 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 08:05 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Dunkirk to London
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United Kingdom
Ferries from Dunkirk to London run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 32 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 98 nautical miles (182 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 224 sailings per week. Ferries from Dunkirk to London are available to foot passengers.
Distance 98 nautical miles (182 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Ferries per day 32 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 224 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Dunkirk to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Dunkirk to London with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Dunkirk to London ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunkirk to London by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Dunkirk and London
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Le Grand Morien (0.9km)
- La Pataterie (0.8km)
- L'Edito (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxi Dunkerquois and Allo Taxi Dunkerque.
- Free
- Bus Line C2, Stop: Gare Maritime
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