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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Colchester takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 39m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  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 Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
3h 35m
£118–192

Dunkirk to Colchester train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 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)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 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)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 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)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 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)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 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)Greater Anglia5h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 45m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Colchester? 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: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Colchester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 35m.

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