The average train between Chester and Lille takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Lille. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Lille station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Chester to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Chester to Lille train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Eurostar.
The distance between Chester and Lille is 497.2 km. The road distance is 553 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Lille Europe via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m.