There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 11m€197–347Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
14h 24m€120–244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
8h 51m€133–217Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
6h 19m€230–272Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 31m€147–349Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
7h 28m€125–228Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 27m€226–509
Barnstaple to Lille by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €230 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Lille is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €190 - €350.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Lille. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Lille Europe via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Lille is 610 km.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €190 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Barnstaple to Lille, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Barnstaple. It is currently 4:28 PM in Barnstaple and 5:28 PM in Lille.
Barnstaple to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lille Europe via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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