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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €50 - €120 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Lille is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 47m and costs €50 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Lille. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Lille Europe via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Colchester to Lille?

The distance between Colchester and Lille is 351 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Colchester to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Lille train from?

Colchester to Lille train services, operated by National Express East Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 9:44 PM in Colchester and 10:44 PM in Lille.

Where does the Colchester to Lille train arrive?

Colchester to Lille train services, operated by National Express East Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2166+ hotels available in Lille.

Colchester to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Lille by train, bus, car, car train, 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 19m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 47m
€54–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 32m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 35m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
9h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Lille.

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Distance: 351.4 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Lille Europe via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 19m.

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