The average train between Plymouth and Dunkirk takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Plymouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Plymouth to Dunkirk train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Dunkirk is 464.9 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Dunkerque via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 3m.