The average train between Reading and Lille takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lille. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lille station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Reading to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Reading to Lille train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Reading and Lille is 296.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 15m.