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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 14 Oct
£26
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£29
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
1 h 49 m
Trains on 14 Oct
7
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Le Cateau-Cambrésis to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Cateau-Cambrésis to Lille will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Le Cateau-Cambrésis to Lille you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Le Cateau-Cambrésis to Lille run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 20:46 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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 Le Cateau-Cambrésis 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 Le Cateau-Cambrésis to Lille trains use the Gare de le Cateau to Lille Flandres station pair. Use this guide to compare Le Cateau-Cambrésis and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de le Cateau is 1 km from Le Cateau-Cambrésis city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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