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The average train between Dunkirk and Preston takes 5h 19m 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 4 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 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 38m • 2 changes5h 38m • 2 changes4h 38m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changes4h 38m • 2 changes6h 38m • 2 changes4h 38m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changes4h 38m • 2 changes5h 38m • 2 changes4h 38m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Preston? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Preston station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Dunkirk and Preston is 459 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Preston via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 13m.
