The average train between Dunkirk and Étaples takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Étaples. 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 4 hours between Dunkirk and Étaples. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Étaples at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Étaples station via Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Dunkirk to Étaples train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Étaples train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Etaples Le Touquet station.
Book your Dunkirk to Étaples train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Dunkirk and Étaples is 77.7 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Etaples Le Touquet via Calais Ville in around 1h 50m.