The average train between Dunkirk and Brest takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Brest. 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 4 times a day between Dunkirk and Brest. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Brest at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 41m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Brest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Brest. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Brest station via Lille Europe station and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Dunkirk to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brest station.
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The distance between Dunkirk and Brest is 574.1 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Brest via Lille Europe, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 49m.