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Colchester to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Dunkirk takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

5h 50m
Duration
431 km
Distance
€154
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
4h 49m
€129–238

Colchester to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Colchester and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 431.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Colchester 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 49m.

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