There are 9 ways to get from Exeter 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- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 41m€181–322Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N870 / ...
12h 44m€100–203Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 6m€123–213Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
5h 48m€224–264Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EXT - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 55m€124–308Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
6h 57m€120–219Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 4m€130–321Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 54m€208–473Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 17m€191–469
Exeter to Lille by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lille is to train and bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lille is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €180 - €330.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lille. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Lille Europe via London Paddington, Farringdon and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Exeter and Lille is 550 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €180 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Exeter to Lille, including transfers.
Exeter to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 8:38 PM in Exeter and 9:38 PM in Lille.
Exeter to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 41m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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