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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Dunkirk takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

9h 22m
Duration
824 km
Distance
€246
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain 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 16m
€188–371

Carlisle to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Carlisle and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 36m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 57m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 36m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 57m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 36m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 57m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 3m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 36m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 51m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

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  • Distance: 824.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dunkerque via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 16m.

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