The average train between Dunkirk and Dover takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Dover. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Dover station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Dunkirk to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Dunkirk to Dover train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Dunkirk and Dover is 75 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Dover Priory via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 41m.