The average train between Brussels and Dunkirk takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 5 times a day between Brussels and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Brussels to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Brussels to Dunkirk train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Brussels and Dunkirk is 139.7 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dunkerque via Lille Europe in around 2h 5m.