Portsmouth to Dunkirk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Dunkirk takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 467 km
Distance: €177
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter

5h 46m

€148–262

Portsmouth to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Portsmouth and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 50m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 50m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:49 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:51 AM
Arrives next day
17h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:52 PM → 7:53 PM
6h • 3 changes
5:37 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
12h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 50m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 50m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:35 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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

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 46m.

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