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 22m€139–249Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
12h 20m€38–57Bus, 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 51m€114–187Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
4h 36m€202–232Bus, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 46m€107–333Drive, 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€97–188Bus, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 28m€132–378
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 €35 - €60 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lille is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €130 - €250.
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 12h 20m.
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 22m.
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 22m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 22m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 20m.
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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Lille via London Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- 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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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 6:02 AM in Bournemouth and 7:02 AM in Lille.
Bournemouth to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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