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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lille is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €100 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lille. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lille. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Chester to Lille?

The distance between Chester and Lille is 553 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €100 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chester to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lille bus from?

Chester to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lille train from?

Chester to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Lille?

The best way to get from Chester to Lille is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €100 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Lille bus arrive?

Chester to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 7:15 AM in Chester and 8:15 AM in Lille.

Where does the Chester to Lille train arrive?

Chester to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Lille.

Chester to Lille - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 36m
€104–724
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
13h 35m
€45–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Marble ArchUk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
8h 15m
€61–377
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
6h 15m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
7h 20m
€58–182
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
7h 23m
€128–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
6h 51m
€97–261
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
6h 18m
€68–291
Fly Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
5h 54m
€83–332
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routière
4. Take the train from Amiens to Lille Flandres
8h 57m
€79–197
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 14m
€118–352
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 48m
€113–351

Chester to Lille by train and foot

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4h 36mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 552.7 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Chester to Lille Europe via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Lille via London Victoria and Dover in around 13h 35m.

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