The average train between Sunderland and Dunkirk takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Dunkirk station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
Sunderland to Dunkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Dunkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Sunderland to Dunkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Dunkirk is 498.4 km. The road distance is 794 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Dunkerque via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 13m.