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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to bus and train which costs €15 - €22 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €55 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Lille via Dover and Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lille?

The distance between Folkestone and Lille is 377 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €60 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Folkestone to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lille bus from?

Folkestone to Lille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lille train from?

Folkestone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Lille?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €60 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €27 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Folkestone to Lille bus arrive?

Folkestone to Lille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 12:35 AM in Folkestone and 1:35 AM in Lille.

Where does the Folkestone to Lille train arrive?

Folkestone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Lille.

Folkestone to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 21m
€62–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
6h 30m
€14–27
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
1h 47m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille FlandresIc
6h 38m
€16–22
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Lille
3h 1m
€55–74

Folkestone to Lille by train

76Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Lille.

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Distance: 377.3 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Lille via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, and Ghent Dampoort in around 6h 30m.

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