The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Dunkirk
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Dunkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Dunkirk will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lille for Dunkirk every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:401h09Lille Flandres6:49Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
6:401h08Lille Flandres7:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
7:401h08Lille Flandres8:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
8:401h08Lille Flandres9:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
9:401h09Lille Flandres10:49Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
6:401h08Lille Flandres7:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
7:401h08Lille Flandres8:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
8:401h08Lille Flandres9:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
12:401h08Lille Flandres13:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
15:401h08Lille Flandres16:48Dunkirk£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lille to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 172 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lille to Dunkirk train times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Dunkirk trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:40 Lille Flandres | 1h09 | 6:49 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:13 Lille Flandres | 1h15 | 7:28 Dunkirk | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:40 Lille Flandres | 1h08 | 7:48 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:13 Lille Flandres | 1h24 | 8:37 Dunkirk | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:40 Lille Flandres | 1h08 | 8:48 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Lille to Dunkirk by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille to Dunkirk
Trains from Lille to Dunkirk run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 19:40 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Lille to Dunkirk trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Lille and Dunkirk from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Lille to Dunkirk train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Dunkirk by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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