1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£38
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 24 m
Trains on 18 Sept
8
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
To travel from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque you need to make at least one change.
K71 (844823) · P70 (844703)+
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9870+
7251
9810+
K70 (844903)
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844505
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844509
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7251Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 139 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Dunkerque take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 42m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 1h 43m by car). Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9830+ K71 (844823) · P70 (844703) | On time 13:09 Brussels-Midi | 2h23 | 15:32 Dunkerque | 2 changes | |
9832+ 844509 | 15:03 Brussels-Midi | 1h18 | 16:21 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
9838+ 844513 | 16:52 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 18:21 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
9844+ 844515 | 18:00 Brussels-Midi | 1h21 | 19:21 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
9810+ K70 (844903) | 6:37 Brussels-Midi | 2h11 | 8:48 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
9870+ 7251 | 7:17 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 8:52 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
9812+ 844505 | 8:04 Brussels-Midi | 1h17 | 9:21 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
9826+ 7265 | 10:13 Brussels-Midi | 2h53 | 13:06 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 3:55 |
Last train 17:00 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque 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 Dunkerque, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels-Midi to Dunkerque trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Dunkerque station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Midi and Dunkerque train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Dunkerque has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Grand Morien, La Patatière, 3 Brewers
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Dunkerque. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dunkerque. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunkerque: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dunkerque: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunkerque: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include All Suites Appart Hôtel Dunkerque, Ibis Dunkerque Centre, Hotel Borel.