What is the cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Lille is to bus which costs €14 - €130 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Lille?

The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Lille is to train which takes 3h and costs €40 - €340.

Is there a direct train between ExCeL London and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Lille. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Lille Europe via Bank station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from ExCeL London to Lille?

The distance between ExCeL London and Lille is 279 km.

How do I travel from ExCeL London to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €40 - €340.

How long does it take to get from ExCeL London to Lille?

It takes approximately 3h to get from ExCeL London to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Lille train from?

ExCeL London to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from ExCeL London to Lille?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Lille is to train which takes 3h and costs €40 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €130 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the time difference between ExCeL London and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of ExCeL London. It is currently 4:30 PM in ExCeL London and 5:30 PM in Lille.

Where does the ExCeL London to Lille train arrive?

ExCeL London to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2059+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 4 ways to get from ExCeL London 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h
€44–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280 / ...
9h 12m
€14–128
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
2h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
4h 5m
€73–100

ExCeL London to Lille by foot, train, and subway

76Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from ExCeL London to Lille.

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Distance: 278.6 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Lille, France?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–330 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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