The average train between Exeter and Lille takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Lille. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lille. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Lille station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Exeter to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Exeter to Lille train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Exeter and Lille is 464 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 13m.