The average train between Chelmsford and Dunkirk takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Chelmsford to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Chelmsford to Dunkirk train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Dunkirk is 153.6 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Dunkerque via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 37m.