The average train between Newhaven and Dunkirk takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 22m • 3 changes



7h 19m • 3 changes



5h 48m • 3 changes



5h 20m • 3 changes



6h 22m • 3 changes



7h 19m • 3 changes



5h 48m • 3 changes



5h 20m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Newhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Newhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Newhaven to Dunkirk train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newhaven and Dunkirk is 165.4 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Dunkerque via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 52m.