The average train between Dunkirk and Chester takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Chester. 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 4 times a day between Dunkirk and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Chester station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Dunkirk to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Dunkirk to Chester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dunkirk and Chester is 432.2 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Chester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 7m.