The average train between Southampton and Lille takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Lille. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Lille? 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 Southampton to Lille. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Lille station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Southampton to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Southampton to Lille train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Southampton and Lille is 315.2 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lille Europe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 4m.