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Compare train and coach for Calais to Dunkirk
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 prices starting from £0.91. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £0.91, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 38 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Dunkirk from Calais by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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FAQs: Calais to Dunkirk
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.

You can get from Calais to Dunkirk 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Dunkirk from Calais is a train with an average price of £6.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Dunkirk:
Taking a train costs £4 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £10.
The quickest way to travel from Calais to Dunkirk is by train, which takes on average 38 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 4 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 23 miles from Calais to Dunkirk.
The average frequency per day from Calais to Dunkirk is:
- 5 coaches per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dunkirk from Calais as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Calais to Dunkirk:
The following travel companies offer services from Calais to Dunkirk:
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais or Opale Bus to go to Dunkirk by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Calais to Dunkirk tickets on Omio for £10.
- Travel with SNCF TER or SNCF (3) for trains to Dunkirk. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCF TER Calais to Dunkirk tickets on Omio for £6.
Yes, there are direct services available from Calais to Dunkirk with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with 4 direct coaches per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF (3).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dunkirk as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Calais to Dunkirk.
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