The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Dunkirk station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk is 128.5 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Dunkerque via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 55m.