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Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£17
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£17
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
1 h 18 m
Trains on 30 Aug
1
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avesnes-sur-Helpe to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avesnes-sur-Helpe to Lille will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 1 trains from Avesnes-sur-Helpe to Lille, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


The table below shows live departures for Avesnes-sur-Helpe to Lille trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:06 Avesnes-sur-Helpe | 1h19 | 8:25 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Avesnes-sur-Helpe to Lille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 21:33 |
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Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Museum inside a former hospice, showing Flemish paintings, furniture and chapel spaces in a historic setting.
Modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq with sculpture park, major exhibitions and spacious galleries.
Historic old quarter with cobbled streets, Flemish façades, boutiques and lively squares. Ideal for wandering and photographs.
Central square framed by grand buildings and the Goddess Column. A key meeting point and classic starting place for visits.
Large urban park around the citadel with paths, water, lawns and woodland. Popular for walking, jogging and relaxing.
A rich beef and onion stew slow-cooked with local bière de garde and pain d'épices, long associated with Flemish cooking in Lille.
Half a chicken braised with Maroilles cheese, cream and beer. It is a northern classic showcasing the region’s pungent local cheese.
A savoury tart topped with Maroilles cheese, cream and eggs. Popular across French Flanders and commonly found in Lille brasseries.
Refined restaurant serving modern French cooking in an intimate setting, a strong choice for a more formal meal in central Lille.
Traditional estaminet style near the old town, known for carbonade, Welsh and other hearty northern specialities in a lively setting.
Historic Lille institution famed for filled waffles, pastries and an elegant tea room atmosphere close to Grand'Place.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost less than Paris, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Lille Flandres -> Grand'Place, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avesnes-sur-Helpe to Lille by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Avesnes-sur-Helpe to Lille trains use the Gare d'Avesnes to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille CHR. Use this guide to compare Avesnes-sur-Helpe and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare d'Avesnes is 1 km from Avesnes-sur-Helpe city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare d'Avesnes has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gare d'Avesnes.
ATMs are available at Gare d'Avesnes.
Available at Gare d'Avesnes: Parking.
Available at Gare d'Avesnes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare d'Avesnes.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
Lille CHR is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille CHR has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Lille CHR: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille CHR: Ramps, restrooms.
Lille - Porte de Douai is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
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