The average train between Valenciennes and Dunkirk takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Valenciennes 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 every 2 hours between Valenciennes and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Valenciennes is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Valenciennes to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
Valenciennes to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Valenciennes to Dunkirk train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Valenciennes and Dunkirk is 110.4 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Dunkerque via Lille Flandres in around 2h 54m.