The average train between Lille and Cherbourg takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Cherbourg. 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 Lille and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille to Cherbourg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Lille to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
Lille to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Lille to Cherbourg train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lille and Cherbourg is 351.6 km. The road distance is 598 km.
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Cherbourg via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 55m.