Lille to London train with Eurostar

Trains from Lille to London

The journey from Lille to London is fast and direct. There are services at regular intervals throughout the day, from early morning until late in the evening. Trains run seven days a week. All of these journeys are direct and the journey time is never more than 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Which train companies travel from Lille to London?

Services from Lille to London are operated exclusively by Eurostar, as a non-stop high-speed service between the two cities. No changes are required. Whilst onboard, passengers can expect catering services, comfortable seating and Wi-Fi.

How long is the train from Lille to London?

The rail journey between Lille and London is a fast one. The minimum time these services take is just over 1 hour and 20 minutes. All these journeys are direct ones with no necessity for a change of trains. The longest journey time is just over 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration.

How many trains are there from Lille to London?

Eight trains run from Lille to London daily. There's a service at least every two hours. Early on weekday mornings, there's an hour between the first two train services, with hourly services offered on weekday evenings too, before a final late-night service. Weekend services begin slightly later in the morning, with hourly journeys offered from late afternoon to early evening.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Lille to London?

Departure train station: Lille Europe is the departure point for all trains from Lille to London. The station is a short walk from the city centre and is well served by bus and Metro services. There are cafes, a bureau de change, cafes, toilets and cash machines, along with left luggage facilities and a ticket office.

Arrival train station: London St Pancras International is the arrival point for rail journeys from Lille to London. St Pancras is within walking distance of London's West End. The London Underground is directly linked to the station served by the Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan and Victoria lines. Buses and taxis depart from just outside. There's a wide range of shops and cafes, toilets, ticket offices as well as cash machines and left luggage facilities.

Eurostar trains from Lille to London

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The Eurostar is a high-speed railway company operating in Europe since 1994. It travels at 220km/h under the English Channel to cities on the continent—whether you’re going to Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The train is Europe’s solution to fly less; over 11 million Europeans chose to take the train to London from Paris instead of flying in 2019.

The check-in time for Eurostar to London train is around 30 minutes. This means you can arrive in plenty of time to pick up a coffee at the Gare du Nord station in Paris or St Pancras Station in London. Eurostar trains are kitted out with an onboard bistro, toilets, air conditioning and Wi-Fi to make the train journey from Lille to London more comfortable.

With three fare classes to choose from—Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier—you can pick which is best for you; It’s easy to book cheap Eurostar return tickets in advance by travelling mid-week. You can choose to travel in comfort in Business Premier when taking the Lille to London train, get served a hot meal and drinks throughout the crossing with newspapers and access to the Ashford Departure Lounge in London.

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Eurostar Trains from Lille to London

The Eurostar is a high-speed train company connecting the UK to continental Europe and beyond.

When planning trips to Eurostar destinations, consider checking back for offers on Eurostar tickets. Speak to the Customer Care team at the Omio help centre for cancellations or changes to your ticket from Lille to London.