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 €30 - €60 and takes 11h 10m.

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 4h 29m and costs €85 - €430.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lille?

The distance between Cardiff and Lille is 502 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 4h 29m and costs €85 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 4h 29m and costs €85 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lille bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:09 PM in Cardiff and 9:09 PM 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?

Book your Cardiff to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Lille bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Lille.

Cardiff to Lille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff 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
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 29m
€85–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
11h 10m
€32–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
6h 10m
€56–368
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
5h 28m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
6h 4m
€84–318
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
6h 36m
€116–164
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 7m
€94–315
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 27m
€103–298
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 25m
€139–382

Cardiff to Lille by train and subway

75Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Lille via London Victoria and Dover in around 11h 10m.

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