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Musée des Beaux-Arts
Major fine arts museum with works by Rubens, Manet and other European masters in an elegant Beaux-Arts building.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 29 m
Trains on 19 Sept
24
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Lille will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
To travel from Brussels to Lille you need to make at least one change.
3112 · 4234
3115 · 4237
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3113 · 4235
3114 · 4236
3112 · 4234
3113 · 4235
3111 · 4233
3114 · 4236
3108 · 4230Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 55 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lille:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brussels to Lille costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 27m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Lille trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3107 · 4229 | 8:01 Brussels-Central | 1h28 | 9:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3107 · 4229 | 8:08 Brussels-North | 1h21 | 9:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3407 | 8:34 Brussels-Midi | 1h11 | 9:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3407 | 8:39 Brussels-Central | 1h06 | 9:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3407 | 8:45 Brussels-North | 1h00 | 9:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3108 · 4230 | 8:56 Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 10:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3108 · 4230 | 9:01 Brussels-Central | 1h28 | 10:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3108 · 4230 | 9:08 Brussels-North | 1h21 | 10:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3408 | 9:33 Brussels-Midi | 1h12 | 10:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3408 | 9:38 Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 10:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3408 | 9:44 Brussels-North | 1h01 | 10:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3109 · 4231 | 9:56 Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 11:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3109 · 4231 | 10:01 Brussels-Central | 1h28 | 11:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3109 · 4231 | 10:08 Brussels-North | 1h21 | 11:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3409 | 10:33 Brussels-Midi | 1h12 | 11:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3409 | 10:38 Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 11:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3409 | 10:44 Brussels-North | 1h01 | 11:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3110 · 4232 | 10:56 Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 12:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3110 · 4232 | 11:01 Brussels-Central | 1h28 | 12:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3110 · 4232 | 11:08 Brussels-North | 1h21 | 12:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
3410 | 11:33 Brussels-Midi | 1h12 | 12:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3410 | 11:38 Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 12:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3410 | 11:44 Brussels-North | 1h01 | 12:45 Tielen | 0 changesdirect | |
3111 · 4233 | 11:56 Brussels-Midi | 1h33 | 13:29 Tielen | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brussels to Lille run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 58m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Most Brussels to Lille trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Tielen station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
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