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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lille is to bus via Dover which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lille is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €100 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Lille?

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 Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Exeter to Lille?

The distance between Exeter and Lille is 547 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €100 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Exeter to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lille bus from?

Exeter to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lille train from?

Exeter to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Lille?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lille is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Exeter to Lille bus arrive?

Exeter to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 9:32 AM in Exeter and 10:32 AM in Lille.

Where does the Exeter to Lille train arrive?

Exeter to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Exeter to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Lille?

Book your Exeter to Lille bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2077+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 47m
€106–453
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
13h 19m
€32–149
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
12h 20m
€39–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
5h 45m
Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EXT - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 26m
€138–377
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
6h 53m
€121–170
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
6h 12m
€91–338
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 41m
€165–426

Exeter to Lille by bus

6Weekly Buses

12h 20mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547.3 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Lille via London Victoria and Dover in around 12h 20m.

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