The average train between Southampton and Dunkirk takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Southampton to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Southampton to Dunkirk train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Dunkirk is 265.1 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dunkerque via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 35m.