Dunkirk to Cherbourg Trains

Dunkirk to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cherbourg takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Cherbourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 49m
Duration: 664 km
Distance: €143
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
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6h 6m

€118–195

Dunkirk to Cherbourg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:08 AM
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5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:56 AM → 2:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 8:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 10:11 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:54 PM → 12:08 PM
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16h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:25 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 8:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 12:08 AM
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7h 18m • 2 changes
6:56 PM → 5:25 AM
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10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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5h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Cherbourg? 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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Dunkirk to Cherbourg train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:08 PM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:56 AM → 2:06 PM

12:58 PM → 8:08 PM

2:46 PM → 10:11 PM

7:54 PM → 12:08 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:25 AM → 6:09 PM

1:50 PM → 8:08 PM

4:50 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

6:56 PM → 5:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord

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6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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6:31 PM → 12:08 AM
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7:54 PM → 12:08 PM
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4:50 PM → 12:08 AM
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6:56 PM → 5:25 AM
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6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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