The average train between Blackpool and Dunkirk takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Blackpool to Dunkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Dunkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Blackpool to Dunkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Dunkirk is 480.5 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Dunkerque via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 2m.