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Preston to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dunkirk takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

7h 28m
Duration
680 km
Distance
€217
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
6h 16m
€159–309

Preston to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Preston and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Preston to Dunkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 680.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 16m.

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