The average train between Cardiff and Dunkirk takes 8h 16m 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.
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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dunkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Dunkerque station via London Paddington station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Cardiff to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Dunkirk is 389.8 km.
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 5h 45m.