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Musée du Textile et de la Vie Sociale
Museum in a former textile mill explaining Fourmies’ industrial history, machinery, and workers’ lives through engaging displays.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Fourmies among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 98 km
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Lille to Fourmies trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:35 Lille | 3h32 | 11:07 Fourmies | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:35 Lille | 1h35 | 12:10 Fourmies | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lille to Fourmies run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 21:20 |
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Discover the best of Fourmies — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fourmies trip today.
Museum in a former textile mill explaining Fourmies’ industrial history, machinery, and workers’ lives through engaging displays.
Science and nature centre with aquariums, terrariums, and exhibitions focused on local biodiversity and environmental discovery.
Interpretation space presenting the social history of the 1891 Fourmies events and the town’s workers’ memory.
Forest and lake leisure area just outside town, popular for walking, cycling, and enjoying a broader Avesnois landscape.
Main urban park with paths, lawns, and leisure areas, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the centre of Fourmies.
Regional greenway near Fourmies following a former railway, appreciated for easy walks and bike rides through the countryside.
A regional tart made with maroilles cheese from nearby Thiérache. It is a northern classic, known for its strong aroma and rich, creamy filling.
A hearty local stew from French Flanders and Hainaut, slow-cooked with beef and bière de garde. It is a staple of northern family cooking.
A warming dish of endives wrapped in ham and baked with béchamel and cheese. It is widely eaten across northern France, including the Avesnois area.
Established restaurant near Fourmies offering classic French cooking with a comfortable, traditional dining room.
Traditional French restaurant in Fourmies, known for regional dishes and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Casual local venue serving French brasserie favourites and generous plates in an informal setting.
Fourmies is cheaper than larger French cities, with lower hotel and dining prices and modest local transport costs, making it good value for budget-conscious travellers.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service was good.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Fourmies 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 Fourmies, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Fourmies trains use the Lille Flandres to Gare de Fourmies station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Fourmies train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Gare de Fourmies has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Fourmies.
ATMs are available at Gare de Fourmies.
Available at Gare de Fourmies: Parking, WC.
Available at Gare de Fourmies: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Fourmies.
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