The average train between Dunkirk and Ath takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Ath. 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 Dunkirk and Ath. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ath at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Ath. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Ath station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Dunkirk to Ath train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Ath train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ath station.
Book your Dunkirk to Ath train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Dunkirk and Ath is 108.2 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Ath via Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Tournai in around 2h 6m.