The average train between Portsmouth and Dunkirk takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Portsmouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dunkirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Portsmouth to Dunkirk train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Dunkirk is 244.5 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dunkerque via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 40m.