The average train between Gatwick and Lille takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Lille. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Lille. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Lille station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Gatwick to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Gatwick to Lille train tickets online with Thameslink and Eurostar.
The distance between Gatwick and Lille is 234.9 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 6m.