The average train between Dunkirk and Cherbourg takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. 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.
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 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Dunkirk to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
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The distance between Dunkirk and Cherbourg is 323.8 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Cherbourg via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 34m.