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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Bournemouth takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration
324 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
5h 17m
£129–237

Dunkirk to Bournemouth train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 8m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 324.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Bournemouth via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 17m.

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