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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Chester takes 4h 56m 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.

4h 56m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Dunkirk to Chester train times

Trains run 5 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 8:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast14h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Chester? 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.

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  • Distance: 392.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Chester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 44m.

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