Birmingham International to Lille by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham International to Lille

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham International to Lille, 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 23:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 389
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey £275.53 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 46m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Birmingham International to Lille by train

Considering a train trip from Birmingham International to Lille? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Birmingham International and Lille: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £275.53, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Birmingham International and Lille

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 40 trains make this journey of 389 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham International is at 06:00 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:22.

During the weekend, 06:40 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:12 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 18 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Birmingham International to Lille

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 26 minutes, spanning 389 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets from Birmingham International to Lille?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Lille

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lille.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham International to Lille

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham International to Lille? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Birmingham International to Lille covers 389 kilometres in total.

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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.