Dunkirk to Portsmouth Trains

Dunkirk to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Portsmouth takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Portsmouth. 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 27m
Duration: 290 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

4h 41m

£121–222

Dunkirk to Portsmouth train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:13 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:30 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Portsmouth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Portsmouth & Southsea via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 41m.

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