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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 30m.

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 €75 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

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 €75 - €490.

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 bus from?

Derby to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Lille?

The best way to get from Derby to Lille is to train which takes 4h and costs €75 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Derby to Lille bus arrive?

Derby to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Derby and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 12:53 PM in Derby and 1:53 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 2085+ hotels available in Lille.

Derby to Lille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 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 IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h
€80–486
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals440
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
11h 30m
€41–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk004 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 58m
€52–372
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Derby to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
5h 6m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
5h 51m
€85–321
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
6h 14m
€110–154
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
4. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
7h 55m
€68–263
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 25m
€102–312

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lille via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 30m.

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