Lille Europe Train Station
Trains from London to Lille are the fastest way to get from the capital of the UK to France.
Eurostar is currently the only company that operate trains on this route. Their trains leave from London St Pancras International train station and arrive at Lille Europe train station. Both stations are in the hearts of their respective city centres and are well connected by public transport.
Trains from London to Lille depart from St Pancras almost every hour from the early morning until the evening, making it easy to find a departure that works for your schedule.
The travel time on this route ranges from 1 hour and 22 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on which train you take. Delays sometimes occur, so make sure to leave yourself some time if you are connecting in France. Also remember that there is a one hour time difference between London and Lille, with the former being behind.
Train fares vary depending on the time of year and how far in advance you buy Eurostar tickets. Base fares start at £35 for a single in standard class and £107 for a single in standard premier class if you book online well in advance. Return tickets are less expensive, with standard class costing from £69 return and standard premier class from £159 if you purchase online. Children, youths, and seniors can get discounts, too.
To get cheap Eurostar tickets, try to travel at off-peak periods. Weekend trains from London to Lille are usually less expensive than weekday tickets, but Friday and Sunday night train tickets are often the most expensive.