Lille to Calais by train
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Overview: trains from Lille to Calais
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Lille to Calais train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Lille to Calais by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Lille to Calais take around 27 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 93 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Lille is scheduled to depart at around 06:13. The last departure is usually at around 21:48 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lille at around 06:39, with the last train leaving at around 23:39. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 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 £6.40.
We think any time is a great time to visit Calais, 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 Calais.
Is there a direct train from Lille to Calais?
Yes, there is a direct train from Lille to Calais.
How long does it take to travel from Lille to Calais?
The Lille to Calais train travel takes about 27 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Lille to Calais train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Calais leaving Lille at around 06:13 and the last train leaving at around 21:48 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lille at around 06:39, with the final departure at 23:39.
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Other train journeys to Calais
- From London to Calais From £63.12
- From Ebbsfleet to Calais From £149.67
- From Paris to Calais From £9.07
- From Boulogne-sur-Mer to Calais From £2.65
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- From Lyon to Calais From £36.66
- From Dover to Calais From £136.07
- From Ashford to Calais From £61.00
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Calais From £32.50
- From Brussels to Calais From £21.54
- From Dunkirk to Calais From £9.45
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- From Geneva to Calais From £782.76
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- From Calais to Hazebrouck From £8.32
- From Calais to Arras From £61.61
- From Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mer From £2.65
- From Calais to Ebbsfleet From £161.01
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