The average train between Watford and Lille takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Watford 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 Watford and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Lille. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Lille station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Watford to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Watford to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Watford to Lille train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Lille is 266.4 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 1h 22m.