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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 38 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.58. The journey takes 1h 2m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Dunkirk from Calais by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Calais to Dunkirk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dunkirk are Lille, Dover, Calais, Bruges and Arras. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dunkirk on Omio.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Calais is a Channel port in northern France, known for its close ties to Britain, wide beach and maritime feel. The city mixes wartime history and lace-making heritage with a seafront made more distinctive by the Dragon de Calais.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Arras is known for its grand Flemish-Baroque squares, belfry and underground Boves tunnels. The rebuilt centre combines wartime history with a calm northern French atmosphere.
Travel to Dunkirk easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Calais to Dunkirk.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Dunkirk as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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