There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 24m€149–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N870 / ...
11h 35m€46–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 48m€126–210Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
4h 36m€210–245Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOU - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 8m€167–450Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
5h 45m€103–200Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 5m€148–360
Bournemouth to Lille by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lille is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lille is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €140 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Lille via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Lille Europe via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Lille is 442 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Bournemouth to Lille, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lille is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lille Europe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Lille via London Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–400
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–320
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–320
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- customer.support@eurotunnel.com
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 11:11 PM in Bournemouth and 12:11 AM in Lille.
Bournemouth to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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