What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Cardiff is to train and bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £140 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Lille to Cardiff?

The distance between Lille and Cardiff is 314 miles.

How do I travel from Lille to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £140 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lille to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Cardiff train from?

Lille to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 2:16 AM in Lille and 1:16 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Lille to Cardiff train arrive?

Lille to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to Cardiff?

Book your Lille to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Lille to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 56m
£144–253
Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 50m
£60–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
6h 5m
£106–215
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
5h 33m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
8h 8m
£87–363
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
6h 42m
£76–142
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 59m
£100–275
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 52m
£156–389
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
7h 9m
£102–378
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 41m
£112–303

Lille to Cardiff by train and subway

57Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lille to Cardiff.

Launch map view

Distance: 311.9 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Cardiff, Wales?

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.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.