The average bus between Folkestone and Lille takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Folkestone and Lille. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Lille at 4:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Pencester Road and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Lille station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Folkestone to Lille bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Lille bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Lille station.
Book your Folkestone to Lille bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and FlixBus.
The distance between Folkestone and Lille is 141.8 km. The road distance is 176 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 55m.