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The average journey time by train from Lille to London is 1 hour and 25 minutes, although it can take just 1 hour and 22 minutes on the fastest services.
You’ll be travelling on a high-speed Eurostar train on this 149-mile route, and you won’t even need to change as direct services are available.
Once you’re on board, you can sit back and relax in comfortable leather seats, enjoy free WiFi, and onboard entertainment, including TV shows, documentaries, and films. Feeling peckish? Visit Café Métropole (Eurostar’s onboard bar buffet) to get a snack or drink, or if you’re travelling in Standard Premier or Business Premier (First Class), you’ll get a complimentary meal.
Ready to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Lille to London in our Journey Planner at the top of the page, or keep reading for more journey information, including FAQs about the journey.
You’ll arrive at London St Pancras station relaxed and ready to explore, so it’s ideal that St Pancras station is ideally located with 6 Underground lines, taxis, buses or a National Rail train to take you to whichever attraction you want to visit first.
Ready to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Lille to London in our Journey Planner at the top of the page, or keep reading for more journey information, train times and FAQs about the journey from Lille to London.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed train service that links London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and the rest of Europe at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All Eurostar trains have modern, comfortable facilities, plenty of room for luggage, and onboard food and beverage car. There are three comfort classes on offer – Standard, Standard Premier (equivalent to Premium Economy, with light refreshments served), and Business Premier (equivalent to First or Business Class, with flexible travel options, priority boarding, lounge access and delicious food and drink included).
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Lille to London by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between Lille and London is 1 hour and 23 minutes, with around 6 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Lille to London is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Lille to London can start from as little as €57 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Lille to London without having to change trains. There are 6 direct trains from Lille to London each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Lille to London leaves at 09:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Lille to London leaves at 21:33. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Lille to London cover a distance of around 149 miles (241 km) during the journey.