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Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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.

5h 46m
Duration
415 km
Distance
€166
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
4h 51m
€138–232

Southend-on-Sea to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Southend-on-Sea and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.

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  • Distance: 414.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Dunkirk, France?

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 51m.

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