The average train between Folkestone and Lille takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Lille station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Folkestone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Folkestone to Lille train tickets online with Southeastern and Eurostar.
The distance between Folkestone and Lille is 141.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m.