The average train between Aberdeen and Dunkirk takes 16h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aberdeen and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 16h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
Aberdeen to Dunkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Dunkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Aberdeen to Dunkirk train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Dunkirk is 739 km. The road distance is 1,179 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Dunkerque via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 10h 47m.