There are 4 ways to get from London to Cuincy by 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
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Take the train from Lille Flandres to Douai
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille
2 alternative options
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cuincy
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Cuincy
London to Cuincy by train, walk and bus
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The cheapest way to get from London to Cuincy is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 8h 26m.
The quickest way to get from London to Cuincy is to train which costs £75 - £310 and takes 2h 55m.
The distance between London and Cuincy is 255 km.
The best way to get from London to Cuincy without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £75 - £310.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from London to Cuincy, including transfers.
The best way to get from London to Cuincy is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 8h 26m.
Cuincy is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:29 in London and 11:29 in Cuincy.
There are 343+ hotels available in Cuincy. Prices start at €100 per night.
- Distance: 255 km
- Duration: 2h 55m
What companies run services between London, England and Cuincy, France?
You can take a train from London King's Cross to Cuincy via Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Douai, and Gare - Douai in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €340
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €340
- Standard
- €85 - €110
- Standard Premier
- €130 - €170
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €18
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €27
- 1st Class
- €16 - €19
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Lille Bus Station Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €101
- Standard Car - Premium
- €161
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