Carlisle to Dunkirk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Dunkirk takes 10h 27m 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.

10h 27m
Duration: 824 km
Distance: €257
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter

7h 28m

€194–381

Carlisle to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Carlisle and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:47 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 47m • 2 changes
8:08 PM → 11:21 AM
Arrives next day
14h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:54 AM → 1:52 PM
9h 57m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:54 AM → 12:52 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 11:51 AM
Arrives next day
19h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:50 AM → 7:53 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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