What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lille is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lille. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lille. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lille Europe via Paddington station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lille?

The distance between Cardiff and Lille is 514 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lille without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €120 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lille?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cardiff to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lille bus from?

Cardiff to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lille train from?

Cardiff to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lille?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lille is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lille bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:58 AM in Cardiff and 6:58 AM in Lille.

Where does the Cardiff to Lille train arrive?

Cardiff to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Lille.

Cardiff to Lille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 6m
€129–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
10h 57m
€44–68
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
5h 32m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 7m
€90–325
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
6h 46m
€115–161
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 6m
€103–325
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 31m
€119–305
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 25m
€186–459

Cardiff to Lille by train and subway

76Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lille.

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Distance: 514 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Lille via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 57m.

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