Wakefield to Lille train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Wakefield to Lille take around 4 hours and 28 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 461 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Wakefield is scheduled to depart at around  05:43. The last departure is usually at around 21:35 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Wakefield at around 05:18, with the last train leaving at around 21:34. 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 24 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$178.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Lille, 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 Lille.

Is there a direct train from Wakefield to Lille?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Wakefield to Lille 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 Wakefield to Lille?

The Wakefield to Lille train travel takes about 4 hours and 28 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Wakefield to Lille train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lille leaving Wakefield at around 05:43 and the last train leaving at around 21:35 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Wakefield at around 05:18, with the final departure at 21:34.