The average train between Lorient and Dunkirk takes 11h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient 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 4 times a day between Lorient and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




17h 12m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 29m • 4 changes




8h • 4 changes




8h 27m • 4 changes




7h 31m • 4 changes




7h 22m • 4 changes




8h • 4 changes




8h 27m • 4 changes




8h 31m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




2d 1h • 4 changes




7h 58m • 4 changes




8h 26m • 4 changes




7h 30m • 4 changes




7h 20m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
Lorient to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Lorient to Dunkirk train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lorient and Dunkirk is 553.4 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Lille Europe in around 6h 44m.