The average train between Carlisle and Dunkirk takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Carlisle and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 1:34 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Carlisle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Carlisle to Dunkirk train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Dunkirk is 557.4 km. The road distance is 824 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 30m.