Dunkirk to Cardiff Trains

Dunkirk to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cardiff takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Cardiff. 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 8m
Duration: 361 mi
Distance: £186
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

5h 3m

£154–271

Dunkirk to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:35 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:37 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:13 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:30 PM → 11:36 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
8:30 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
12h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:37 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:37 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Cardiff Central via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 3m.

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