London to Lille train

Travel from London to Lille by Eurostar in 1h 21m.

London to Lille by Eurostar

With Eurostar, the journey time for London to Lille is 1h 21m, which means you can get from the heart of London to the centre of Lille much more quickly than by car or plane. Eurostar trains travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h outside the tunnel, and 160 km/h in the Channel Tunnel. Not forgetting that trains are a more environmentally friendly way to travel, so you can get from A to B while protecting the planet.

Find the best price for your London - Lille Eurostar ticket

No need to fly from London to Lille: hop on a train instead! To get low-cost Eurostar tickets, we recommend you book your journey a few months in advance. Reservations for Eurostar trains generally open 6 to 8 months before the departure date. Eurostar also lets you choose between 3 different classes: Eurostar Standard means you'll get comfy seats and a number of included services, while forking out less than the two other premium classes. This is the class to choose for the best deal for your journey from London to Lille.

Tickets and classes available on the Eurostar London - Lille service

SNCF Connect offers three different classes for the London - Lille Eurostar train with different fares for each: Eurostar Standard for cheaper tickets, equivalent to a TGV INOUI second class fare; Eurostar Plus for more space and comfort; and Eurostar Premier for a premium service and extra services.

Eurostar Standard Class

The Eurostar Standard class offers low-cost fares, so you can travel to Lille from London. Your Eurostar Standard ticket includes:

• Standard adjustable seats
• 2 standard pieces of carry-on luggage (max. 85 cm in length) and 1 piece of hand luggage
• Free Wi-Fi
• European and UK sockets at each seat
• Access to the "Eurostar Café" buffet bar for refreshments

Eurostar Standard tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the train's initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Standard tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Plus class

The Eurostar Plus class offers a superior of level of comfort, so you settle back and relax throughout your journey from London to Lille. You can also enjoy a complimentary meal served at your seat. Your Eurostar Plus ticket includes:

• Wider, adjustable seats
• 2 standard pieces of carry-on luggage (max. 85 cm in length) and 1 piece of hand luggage
• Free Wi-Fi
• European and UK sockets at each seat
• Meal served at your seat, and access to the "Eurostar Café" buffet bar for refreshments
• Free magazines on board

Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Plus tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Premier class

If you want to take a train between London and Lille that ensures maximum comfort and flexibility, go for Eurostar Premier class, which also comes with more services. Your Eurostar Premier ticket includes:

• Wider, adjustable seats
• 3 standard pieces of carry-on luggage (max. 85 cm in length) and 1 piece of hand luggage
• Free Wi-Fi
• European and UK sockets at each seat
• Dedicated platform access, which closes later
• Gourmet meals and drinks served at your seat, and access to the Eurostar Café buffet bar for refreshments.
• Free newspapers and magazines on board
• Access to the lounges in Paris, London and Brussels: free snacks, drinks, newspapers and magazines plus a Wi-Fi connection.

Eurostar Premier tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge up to 1 hour after the departure time. If you exchange your ticket, any price difference between the old and new ticket will apply.

Food and drinks on board the Eurostar from London to Lille

Eurostar offers a wide range of food and drinks options on board its trains, depending on the class of travel.

Eurostar Standard

In Standard class, enjoy the tasty menu served at the Café Métropole buffet car: snacks, sandwiches, hot dishes, desserts, hot or cold drinks. Café Métropole is located in the middle of the train: the type of carriage depends on what Eurostar equipment is being used.

Eurostar Plus

In the Eurostar Plus class, you will be served a meal at your seat, which will vary according to the time of day: breakfast until 10.14am and lunch and dinner after 10.15am.

Eurostar Premier

If you decide to travel by Eurostar Premier, you'll be offered a snack before you board the train, which includes bites to eat and drinks depending on the time you travel. On board the train, you can enjoy a menu created by Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc:

• Before 10am: breakfast
• 10.01am - 10.14am: brunch
• 10.15am - 5.14pm: lunch
• After 5.15pm: dinner

Preparing for your Eurostar journey

What luggage can I take on board the Eurostar London - Lille train?

With Eurostar, you can travel with several items of luggage, depending on your class of travel! There are no luggage weight restrictions, but you must be able to carry and move it yourself. Unlike a flight between London and Lille, you can also take liquids on Eurostar: drinks, perfumes and other beauty products are allowed on board. You can also take a reasonable quantity of alcohol. The consumption limit is generally 4 bottles or cans of beer or 1 bottle per person. Each item of baggage must be labelled in advance and must not exceed 85 cm in length. The number of pieces of luggage allowed will depend on your class:

• Eurostar Standard or Eurostar Plus: 2 items of carry-on luggage, each no more than 85 cm long, plus one piece of hand baggage (e.g. daypack or laptop bag).
• Eurostar Premier: 3 items of carry-on luggage, each no more than 85 cm long, plus one piece of hand baggage (e.g. daypack or laptop bag).

Children (regardless of the travel class) may take one piece of luggage (max 85 cm long) and one piece of hand luggage, such as a daypack.

Travelling with a bike on board the Eurostar London - Lille

You can take your bike on board certain Eurostar trains running between London and Lille. To do so, contact Eurostar to reserve a space on board the train. On the day, hand in your bike (it must be in a transport bag) before you go to the departure zone, and collect it once you're there. You must be able to carry your bike yourself. You can board the Eurostar with folding bikes and children's bikes, provided they are no longer than 85 cm and are fully wrapped in a transport bag.

What time should I arrive at the station before boarding the train to Lille?

We recommend that you arrive at the station early to avoid rushing and to allow enough time to pass through the access gates and security checks (baggage, security and customs).

• Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus: we recommend you arrive between 1.5 and 2 hours before the departure of your train. The platform closes 30 minutes before departure.
• Eurostar Premier: we recommend you arrive between 45 minutes to 1 hour before the departure of your train. The platform closes 15 minutes before departure.

Wi-Fi connection included in the Eurostar going to Lille.

Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout your Eurostar London to Lille journey, including when you're in the Channel Tunnel. Thanks to the Wi-Fi connection and individual sockets in each seat, you can make the most of your journey to catch up on work, relax or stay in touch with your loved ones.

Travelling with your pet between London and Lille

Only guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed on Eurostar. To travel with a guide or assistance dog on the Eurostar, you will need to buy your dog its own ticket to reserve a space on the train.

Explore the city of Lille

With direct trains from London, Paris and Brussels, Lille occupies a strategic position in Europe. A gourmet and festive destination at the gateway to Belgium, this northern city draws in visitors who love superb architecture, great food and large-scale gatherings.
One emblematic area to visit as soon as you get off your London - Lille train is the must-see Euralille district which is home to futuristic towers designed by famous architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Jean Nouvel and Christian de Portzamparc. The Grand Place, the historic heart of the Capital of Flanders, is within walking distance and situated right beside Vieux Lille old town. This square is home to the Opéra du Nord and the Vieille Bourse listed historic monuments, and is also where Lille's street market is held. Notre-Dame de La Treille Cathedral and Palais Rihour are close by, two highlights that you'll come across as you stroll around narrow history-packed streets such as Rue de la Bourse, Place du Lion d'Or, Rue des Chats Bossus, Rue des Vieux Murs and Rue de la Vieille Comédie.When it comes to the visual arts, the LaM in Villeneuve-d'Ascq and the "La Piscine" Musée d'Art et d'Industrie in Roubaix are reason enough to buy a London to Lille train ticket!