The average train between Preston and Dunkirk takes 7h 47m 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Preston and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 6m • 2 changes


8h 19m • 2 changes


6h 21m • 2 changes


6h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Preston to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Dunkirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Preston to Dunkirk train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Dunkirk is 459 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 18m.