Carlisle to Dunkirk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Dunkirk takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

9h 36m
Duration: 824 km
Distance: €256
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter

7h 17m

€193–381

Carlisle to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Carlisle and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:47 PM → 11:51 AM
Arrives next day
20h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:50 AM → 7:53 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
3:48 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:45 AM → 11:21 AM
8h 36m • 2 changes
3:00 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 51m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:45 AM → 11:21 AM
8h 36m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:45 AM → 11:21 AM
8h 36m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:45 AM → 11:21 AM
8h 36m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:45 AM → 11:21 AM
8h 36m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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