Dover to Dunkirk train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Dover to Dunkirk by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Dover to Dunkirk take around 4 hours and 33 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 75 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Dover is scheduled to depart at around  06:18. The last departure is usually at around 22:48 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Dover at around 05:58, with the last train leaving at around 22:49. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 22 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 25 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$251.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Dunkirk, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Dunkirk.

Is there a direct train from Dover to Dunkirk?

The journey between Dover and Dunkirk usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Dover to Dunkirk?

The Dover to Dunkirk train travel takes about 4 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Dover to Dunkirk train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Dunkirk leaving Dover at around 06:18 and the last train leaving at around 22:48 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Dover at around 05:58, with the final departure at 22:49.