The average train between Dunkirk and Southampton takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Southampton station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Dunkirk to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Dunkirk to Southampton train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Southampton is 265.1 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Southampton Central via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 49m.