The average train between Cambridge and Lille takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 3 hours between Cambridge and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Lille. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Lille station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Cambridge to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Cambridge to Lille train tickets online with Great Northern and Eurostar.
The distance between Cambridge and Lille is 268.3 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Lille Europe via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.