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Compare train for Lille to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 1h 52m faster (2h 32m by train vs 4h 24m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€24 vs €24). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Lille to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:37 PM 1h36 Lille 8:13 PM Cambridge €154 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
6:37 PM 1h36 Lille 8:13 PM Cambridge €154 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8:36 AM 1h33 Lille 10:09 AM Cambridge €179 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:35 PM 1h38 Lille 11:13 PM Cambridge €157 1 One-way 1 transfer11:36 AM 1h33 Lille 1:09 PM Cambridge €179 1 One-way 1 transfer9:35 AM 1h34 Lille 11:09 AM Cambridge €179 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Cambridge as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Cambridge by train.
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