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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Lille is to bus and train which costs €30 - €40 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Lille is to train which takes 4h and costs €80 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Lille?

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

How far is it from Derby to Lille?

The distance between Derby and Lille is 471 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €80 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Derby to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Lille train from?

Derby to Lille train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

What is the time difference between Derby and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 5:52 PM in Derby and 6:52 PM in Lille.

Where does the Derby to Lille train arrive?

Derby to Lille train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Derby to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2058+ hotels available in Lille.

Derby to Lille - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Derby 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 Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h
€83–456
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
10h 55m
€30–38
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
5h 9m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 53m
€83–341
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
6h 17m
€111–155
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 25m
€101–317
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
4. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 55m
€67–258

Derby to Lille by train

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Distance: 470.8 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Derby to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.

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