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Cardiff to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dunkirk takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

8h 26m
Duration
582 km
Distance
€207
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
6h 11m
€175–326

Cardiff to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 581.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 11m.

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