The average train between Ely and Lille takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 Ely and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Lille at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Lille station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Ely to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Ely to Lille train tickets online with Great Northern and Eurostar.
The distance between Ely and Lille is 275.7 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Lille Europe via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 37m.