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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €90 - €130 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Lille is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Ely to Lille?

The distance between Ely and Lille is 379 km.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ely to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Lille train from?

Ely to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

What is the time difference between Ely and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 9:48 AM in Ely and 10:48 AM in Lille.

Where does the Ely to Lille train arrive?

Ely to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Ely to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2091+ hotels available in Lille.

Ely to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Ely 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 Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 37m
€61–369
Line 9 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Station9
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 20m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
3h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
5h 5m
€91–127

Ely to Lille by train

75Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.5 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Lille Europe via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 37m.

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