The average train between Kendal and Dunkirk takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal 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 Kendal and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 9:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Kendal to Dunkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Dunkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Kendal to Dunkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Dunkirk is 503.1 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Dunkerque via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 37m.