The average train between York and Dunkirk takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Dunkerque station via King's Cross station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
York to Dunkirk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York 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 York and Dunkirk is 400.5 km.
You can take a train from York to Dunkerque via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 44m.