The average train between Lille and Cardiff takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Cardiff. 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 3 hours between Lille and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lille to Cardiff? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Lille to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lille to Cardiff train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lille and Cardiff is 445.9 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 56m.