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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Southampton takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Southampton. 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 16m
Duration
296 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
4h 35m
£123–212

Dunkirk to Southampton train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 16m. 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)South Western Railway4h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 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)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 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)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 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)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 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)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 6m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Southampton? 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: 295.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Southampton Central via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 35m.

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