Lille to Southampton by train

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Overview: trains from Lille to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lille to Southampton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:35 View journey
Last train 22:06 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 315
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey CA$475.80 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 45m
Train operators 5

Lille to Southampton train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Lille to Southampton by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lille to Southampton take around 3 hours and 12 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 315 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lille is scheduled to depart at around  07:35. The last departure is usually at around 21:35 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lille at around 08:35, with the last train leaving at around 22:06. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 27 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$475.80.

We think any time is a great time to visit Southampton, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Southampton.

Is there a direct train from Lille to Southampton?

The journey between Lille and Southampton usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lille to Southampton every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Lille to Southampton?

The Lille to Southampton train travel takes about 3 hours and 12 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lille to Southampton train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southampton leaving Lille at around 07:35 and the last train leaving at around 21:35 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lille at around 08:35, with the final departure at 22:06.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.