Train Lille to Reading from £123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Reading takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 11m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Every 3 hours
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2h 13m

£94–185

Lille to Reading train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lille and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:35 PM → 4:46 PM
1h 11m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 5:41 PM
1h 6m • 2 changes
6:37 PM → 7:47 PM
1h 10m • 2 changes
7:33 PM → 8:46 PM
1h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:36 AM → 9:46 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 10:46 AM
1h 11m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 12:46 PM
1h 10m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 2:46 PM
1h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:36 AM → 9:46 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 10:46 AM
1h 11m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 1:16 PM
1h 11m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 1:46 PM
1h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:35 AM → 9:45 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 10:45 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 12:45 PM
1h 9m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 2:43 PM
1h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:35 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 12m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 12:47 PM
1h 11m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 1:47 PM
1h 12m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 2:47 PM
1h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:36 AM → 9:46 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 10:46 AM
1h 11m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 12:46 PM
1h 10m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 2:46 PM
1h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lille to Reading? 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.

Map of how to get from Lille to Reading.

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Reading via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 13m.

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