The average train between Dunkirk and Preston takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Preston. 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 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Preston. 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 Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Preston station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Dunkirk to Preston train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Preston train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dunkirk to Preston train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dunkirk and Preston is 459 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Preston via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 35m.