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The average train between Cardiff and Lille takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

4h 56m
Duration
502 km
Distance
€207
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
4h 29m
€175–301

Cardiff to Lille train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar11h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Eurostar3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 502 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m.

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