The average train between Croydon and Lille takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 Croydon and Lille. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Lille. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Lille station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Croydon to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Croydon to Lille train tickets online with Thameslink and Eurostar.
The distance between Croydon and Lille is 236.2 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 51m.