Train Cherbourg to Dunkirk from €144 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Dunkirk takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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.

7h 45m
Duration: 664 km
Distance: €144
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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6h 29m

€123–225

Cherbourg to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cherbourg and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

9:20 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 6:51 PM
6h • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 10:04 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:46 PM → 12:04 PM
Arrives next day
15h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

9:20 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 6:51 PM
6h • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 10:04 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:18 PM → 8:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:51 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 9:04 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:51 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 9:04 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:51 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 9:04 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:51 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 9:04 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:50 AM → 1:04 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 6:06 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 7:52 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 10:04 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes

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