The average train between Harwich and Dunkirk takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Harwich to Dunkirk. 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 3 times a day between Harwich and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Harwich to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Harwich to Dunkirk train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harwich and Dunkirk is 126.1 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Dunkerque via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 35m.