Colchester to Lille Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Lille takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

2h 35m
Duration: 351 km
Distance: €156
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 8m

€126–207

Colchester to Lille train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:26 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 5:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:26 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:26 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:26 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:26 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:26 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Colchester to Lille Europe via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.

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