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Lille Europe station EuroStar connection time

  • December 26, 2025
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Hi,

We are a family of 2adults & 2 kids traveling in Europe this coming January.  I booked a train on 6Jan to travel London to St Avre La Chambre for skiing.  Traveling Eurostar. I have had to book 2 tickets, London to Lille Europe, then Lille to St Avre La Chambre.  Can someone let me know do you need to pass through immigrations/customs in Lille or is this all done in London?  We have a very small connection window in Lille, like 28mins. ChatGPT told me you just walk off the train in Lille no immigration to go through.  Anyone know if this is correct?  I certainly hope so.  Thank you. 

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  • Full steam ahead
  • December 26, 2025

All checks are done before boarding, assuming on time arrival, 28 minutes is plenty for Lille Europe.


ralderton
Railmaster
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  • Railmaster
  • December 27, 2025

Your Eurostar will arrive in Lille-Europe. All checks will have been done in London, so you just walk off the train.

Check whether your onward train departs from Lille-Europe or Lille-Flandres. The two stations are about 7 minutes walk from each other. (But 28 mins is still fine, even if departing from Flandres)


  • Author
  • Rail rookie
  • December 28, 2025

Thank you all for your responses. This is very helpful and such a relief.