The average train between Waterloo and Dunkirk takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo 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 5 times a day between Waterloo and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterloo 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 Waterloo to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Dunkerque station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Waterloo to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
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The distance between Waterloo and Dunkirk is 146.3 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Waterloo to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 3m.