The cheapest and fastest trains from Calais to Lille
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Lille will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 12 trains that leave Calais for Lille every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
K71 (844840)10:061h17Calais Ville11:23Lille Flandres£131One-way0 changes
K71 (844838)8:041h15Calais Ville9:19Lille Flandres£131One-way0 changes
K71 (844842)12:121h15Calais Ville13:27Lille Flandres£201One-way0 changes
K71 (844846)16:061h15Calais Ville17:21Lille Flandres£201One-way0 changes
K71 (844844)14:041h17Calais Ville15:21Lille Flandres£201One-way0 changes
754621:140h28Calais - Fréthun21:42Lille-Europe£201One-way0 changes
754420:070h28Calais - Fréthun20:35Lille-Europe£201One-way0 changes
84441618:340h28Calais - Fréthun19:02Lille-Europe£201One-way0 changes
753417:120h29Calais - Fréthun17:41Lille-Europe£201One-way0 changes
751811:150h30Calais - Fréthun11:45Lille-Europe£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Calais to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 92 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Calais to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Lille trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K71 (844836) | 6:04 Calais Ville | 1h17 | 7:21 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844838) | 8:06 Calais Ville | 1h16 | 9:22 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
844412 | 8:07 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 8:35 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844840) | 10:06 Calais Ville | 1h17 | 11:23 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7516 | 10:07 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 10:35 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844842) | 12:07 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 13:25 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7522 | 13:10 Calais - Fréthun | 0h29 | 13:39 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844844) | 14:04 Calais Ville | 1h17 | 15:21 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844846) | 16:06 Calais Ville | 1h17 | 17:23 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7534 | 17:13 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 17:41 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844848) | 18:06 Calais Ville | 1h15 | 19:21 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844850) | 20:07 Calais Ville | 1h19 | 21:26 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7544 | 20:07 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 20:35 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Calais to Lille trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, but also compare tickets for the likes of TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI or Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to find the best option for your trip from Calais to Lille.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Calais to Lille.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Calais to Lille.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Calais to Lille
Trains from Calais to Lille run on average 13 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Calais to Lille trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Calais and Lille from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
TER
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Calais to Lille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Calais and Lille
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with 24/7 access.
- Le Channel
- Au Cote d'Argent
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Meurice
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Balad'in free bus service connects to various parts of the city.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road leading to the station.
- Le Channel
- Restaurant du Golf
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel Meurice
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Eurostar check-in
- Hall 2: TGV and TER platforms
- Hall 3: parking and car rental services
- Bus: Line 1 from Calais city center
- Shuttle services available from Calais ferry terminal
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
- Ramps, restrooms.
- 144 places, covered
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