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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Preston takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration
423 mi
Distance
£179
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 Euston to Prestontrain train
5h 15m
£137–270

Dunkirk to Preston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Preston. 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 Preston at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 12m. 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)EurostarCaledonian Sleeper7h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast6h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Preston? 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: 422.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Preston via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 15m.

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