Lille Eurostar Breaks
Book Eurostar Breaks to Lille with us, for a stylish, convenient and great value for money break. A comfortable journey from London on the Lille Eurostar means you can be taking in the sights and sounds of this beautiful city in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Plus as well as your Eurostar to Lille, you can also add rail travel from your local UK station, to make your break even more enjoyable.…Read more
Situated close to the Belgian border, Lille offers a delightful blend of French and Flemish flair, filled with grand architecture and cobble-stoned streets. Take the Eurostar to Lille and climb to the top of Europe's tallest Belfry at the town hall; then visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the second largest museum in France after the Louvre. On our Eurostar Breaks to Lille you can take your time and wander around the narrow streets filled with antique shops and art galleries, plus make a visit to Europe's biggest book shop the Furet du Nord. Then once you've worked up an appetite, find a spot at one of the street cafes and enjoy some moules-frites with a locally brewed beer, or treat yourself to something tasty from one of the many little patisseries or chocolate shops. Our Eurostar Breaks to Lille also include a stay at a fantastic hotel in Lille, so you can take some time to relax before your next day of sightseeing.
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Hotel & Travel Inclusive Breaks
Prices include hotel of your choice & return Eurostar
Convenient & fast travel
Lille is just 1 ½ hours from London
Peace of Mind
ABTA member & 25 years experience
Flexible Breaks
Enjoy 1 night trip or stay longer & explore all of Lille
With our flexible Eurostar breaks to Lille you can:
Choose a hotel to suit your needs & budget
Choose from 4 fantastic hotels from 2 star budget hotels from just £40 per person per night to 4 star luxury
Enjoy hassle free travel
Check in up to 30 minutes before departure & you can take 2 pieces of luggage + 1 item of hand luggage per person
Experience fast & easy travel to Lille
Lille is just 1 ½ hours away from London by train!
Be safe in the knowledge there are no booking fees or hidden extras
Relax, with over 25 years experience trust us to take care of your break
Plus if that's not enough, you can add more to build your perfect Lille Eurostar Break:
Add UK rail to London
Travel from any UK station to arrive relaxed to start your break to Lille
Don't miss Lille's Fine Art Museum
One of France's premier art museums including pieces by Raphael, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec and Manet.
Add Travel Insurance
Peace of mind from just £15.95 per adult
Add a hotel in London
Simply call us after you've booked to add a night in London before or after your Eurostar trip
Checking-in for your Eurostar Break to Lille is easy!
When you have completed your booking with us you will receive a Superbreak reference number and a Eurostar reference number. You will need to use the Eurostar reference number in order to collect your tickets at your chosen departure station (London St Pancras, Ashford International or Ebbsfleet International).
Make sure you read our 5 simple tips before you set off on your break
Minimum Check In Time:
Check in at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure, however please allow enough time to collect your tickets and allow for any potential delays getting to the station. If you get there early then why not treat yourself to a coffee & croissant!
Collecting your tickets:
Upon arrival at the station, simply enter your Eurostar reference number into any of the 'Quick Ticket' machines in the ticket hall or if you get stuck just ask any member of the Eurostar terminal staff who will be happy to help.
Baggage Allowance:
No need to worry about checking-in your bags or how much your case weighs. There isn't a separate check-in for baggage at Eurostar as long as you haven't got more than two medium sized suitcase bags or cases and one piece of hand luggage per person. Excess baggage charges apply any additional items and bulky/sports equipment.
Seat Numbers:
Your seats have been reserved and seat numbers will be shown on your tickets when you print them off, so no need to worry about pre-booking seat numbers.
Passports/Visas:
Please ensure you have a valid passport and if required a visa for your visit. Border formalities are completed on each departure by both UK and French immigration authorities.
About your journey to Lille
You will travel by Eurostar between London and Lille.
- All times shown throughout your booking on our website are for the Eurostar elements of your journey only.
Approximate journey times are detailed below:
| From | To | Train | Approx. Journey Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Lille | Eurostar | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Total: 1 hour 30 minutes | |||
London St Pancras Station
London St Pancras is located in central London and is a stunningly renovated Victorian station. It offers a great range of shops, restaurants and bars including Europe's longest champagne bar!
Getting there
By train:
First Capital Connect, Southeastern and East Midlands trains arrive directly into St Pancras International. East Coast, Grand Central and Hull trains arrive at King's Cross, which is less than a 5 minute walk. Virgin Trains, Scotrail and London Midland trains arrive into Euston, which is a short walk away. Chiltern trains arrive into Marylebone, First Great Western arrive into Paddington, Southern Trains arrive into Victoria, South Eastern trains arrive into Victoria, Charing Cross and London Bridge depending on where you are travelling from, South West Trains arrive into Waterloo and National Express East Anglia arrive into Liverpool Street station.
All above mentioned mainline train stations are between 15-25 minute tube journey to St Pancras International
By tube:
St Pancras International is served by Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly & Victoria lines. For access to the Northern Line, you will need to use the escalators to the new Northern ticket hall located on the lower concourse, by the Pancras Road glass porch.
By car:
There is a 315 space multi-storey NCP car park on Pancras Road (charges apply). Address: St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London, NW1. The station is located just outside the congestion charging zone on Pancras Road (please note the road is one-way and can only be accessed from Euston Road). Private cars can pick up and set down in the parking bays on Pancras Road.
Station facilities
- A fantastic range of shops, bars and restaurants are available before check-in
- A bureau de change
- Departure lounge
- Wireless internet access
- Toilets with baby-changing facilities
Ashford International or Ebbsfleet International Stations
If you live in the south of England you can also depart from either Ashford International or Ebbsfleet International.
Both stations have the following facilities:
- NCP car parking (charges apply)
- Cash machines (before check-in only)
- Toilets with baby-changing facilities
- Cafés/bar, bureau de change and convenience store are all available in the departure lounge.
Lille Europe Station
Lille Europe Station is just a short walk from Lille's main square, opera house and old town and is linked to Euralille shopping centre and Aéronef concert space. The station also offers fantastic transport links via train, metro, bus and tram.
Getting to your hotel:
With Lille Europe Station only minutes from the central area of Lille, getting to your hotel is easy. Just outside the station you can catch buses or taxis that will take you across the city to your hotel and with many hotels just minutes from the station it makes it easy to walk.
By train:
The main train station, Lille Flandres Station, is just a few minutes' walk from the Eurostar drop-off and is easily accessible via an underground walkway giving you instant access to hotels situated just outside of Lille and the rest of France.
By foot:
Many hotels in Lille are located around the main square or just a few minutes' walk from the old town area and are easily reached by foot. If you only have light luggage why not take the opportunity to discover the old city centre with its beautiful cobbled streets and grand Place General-de-Gaulle square.
By taxi:
If you have heavy luggage or are travelling with small children you might prefer to hop in a taxi to your hotel. Lille Europe Station has a taxi pick up point just outside the station which will have you at your chosen hotel in a matter of minutes and on your return your hotel can arrange for a taxi to pick you up from reception.
Station facilities
- Cafés
- Bureau de Change
- Cash Machines
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