The average train between Cardiff and Lille takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. 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.
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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lille. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lille station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Cardiff to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Cardiff to Lille train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cardiff and Lille is 445.9 km. The road distance is 502 km.
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 40m.