The average train between Burnley and Lille takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley to Lille. 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 Burnley and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lille at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Lille? 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 Burnley to Lille. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Lille station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Burnley to Lille train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Lille train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Burnley to Lille train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Eurostar.
The distance between Burnley and Lille is 503.5 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Lille Europe via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 59m.