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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Lille is to train and bus which costs €30 - €220 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Lille is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €60 - €410.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs €60 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 2:55 PM in Colchester and 3:55 PM in Lille.

Where does the Colchester to Lille train arrive?

Colchester to Lille train services, operated by Greater 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 2085+ 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 (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 18m
€63–409
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN870 / ...
9h 58m
€33–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Whitechapel Station / Royal London HospitalA9
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 13m
€70–370
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
3h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
4h 40m
€83–114

Colchester to Lille by train and subway

76Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Lille.

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Distance: 351.4 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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 18m.

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