The average train between Poole and Dunkirk takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Dunkirk? 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 Poole to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Poole to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Poole to Dunkirk train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Dunkirk is 308 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Dunkerque via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 13m.