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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Dunkirk takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

5h 41m
Duration
431 km
Distance
€162
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain 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
4h 36m
€139–231

Colchester to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Colchester and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 8m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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: 431 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dunkerque via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 36m.

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