The average train between Newhaven and Dunkirk takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Newhaven to Dunkirk. 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 4 times a day between Newhaven and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newhaven to Dunkirk? 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 Newhaven to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Dunkerque station via London St Pancras Intl station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Newhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Newhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
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The distance between Newhaven and Dunkirk is 165.4 km.
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Dunkerque via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 52m.