- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
One of France’s largest fine arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise to Lille will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise for Lille on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly $0.77 (€0.62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $14 (€11)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise to Lille trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:44 PM Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise | 1h00 | 2:44 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise to Lille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:44 AM |
Last train 7:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
One of France’s largest fine arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps.
A celebrated art and industry museum in a former Art Deco swimming pool in nearby Roubaix, popular for its distinctive setting and sculpture displays.
Major modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d’Ascq with works by Picasso, Modigliani, and notable Art Brut holdings.
The city’s most atmospheric district, filled with cobbled streets, Flemish facades, boutiques, and some of Lille’s most photogenic corners.
Lille’s central square, officially Place du Général-de-Gaulle, surrounded by monumental buildings and lively throughout the day.
Elegant square beside the opera and Vieille Bourse, a classic stop for architecture and city-center atmosphere.
A classic stew of beef slowly cooked in dark beer, typical of French Flanders and a staple in Lille brasseries.
A hearty regional dish of toasted bread covered with ham, melted cheddar and beer sauce, often topped with an egg.
A traditional Flemish terrine of chilled meats in jelly, usually served with fries, especially popular around Lille.
A well-known old-town estaminet specializing in regional Flemish dishes, local beer and a warm rustic atmosphere.
A respected restaurant by Florent Ladeyn highlighting seasonal northern French ingredients in a refined but relaxed style.
Historic tea room and pastry house renowned for Lille waffles and elegant salon service on Rue Esquermoise.
Prices are moderate for France. Casual meals and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Small tips for taxis are optional.
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