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Sunderland to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Dunkirk takes 10h 43m 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.

10h 43m
Duration
794 km
Distance
€261
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain 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
7h 1m
€213–342

Sunderland to Dunkirk train times

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 48m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 40m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 48m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 40m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 48m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 40m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 48m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 39m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 793.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Dunkerque via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 1m.

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