The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Saint-Étienne
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
587 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Saint-Étienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Saint-Étienne will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
To travel from Lille to Saint-Étienne you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Lille to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 587 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£82 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lille to Saint-Étienne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9812+ 886720 | On time 07:52 Lille-Europe | 4h19 | 12:11 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 change | |
7020 · 6611+ 886724 | On time 08:12 Lille Flandres | 4h59 | 13:11 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2 changes | |
5026+ 886762 | On time 10:01 Lille-Europe | 4h10 | 14:11 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 change | |
7032 · 6617+ 886732 | On time 10:42 Lille Flandres | 5h29 | 16:11 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2 changes | |
7044 · 6687 | On time 13:42 Lille Flandres | 5h10 | 18:52 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 change | |
9844+ 886752 | On time 17:57 Lille-Europe | 4h15 | 22:12 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille to Saint-Étienne
Distance 587 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 19:20 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF from Lille to Saint-Étienne trainsTGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF trains will get you between Lille and Saint-Étienne from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Saint-Étienne
- 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
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Friday
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday
- 5:15 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue Esplanade de France.
- Le Bistrot de Paris
- La Loco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- ibis Styles Saint Étienne Gare Châteaucreux
- Novotel Saint-Étienne Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- 70 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and TGV trains
- Hall 2: access to tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Le Bistrot de Paris
- La Table de l'Atelier
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ibis Saint-Étienne Gare Châteaucreux
- Hotel Terminus du Forez
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
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