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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Lille is to bus which costs €20 - €140 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Lille is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Lille. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Croydon to Lille?

The distance between Croydon and Lille is 286 km.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Lille without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Croydon to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Lille train from?

Croydon to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Lille?

The best way to get from Croydon to Lille is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €140 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the time difference between Croydon and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 3:15 PM in Croydon and 4:15 PM in Lille.

Where does the Croydon to Lille train arrive?

Croydon to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Lille.

Croydon to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Lille by train (Eurostar), 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 East Croydon to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
2h 52m
€47–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN870 / ...
9h 19m
€20–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
3h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Croydon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
4h 11m
€73–101

Croydon to Lille by train

76Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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