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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Lille is to bus which costs €30 - €160 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Lille is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Lille. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Lille via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Lille. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Lille?

The distance between Gatwick and Lille is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €55 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Gatwick to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Lille bus from?

Gatwick to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Lille train from?

Gatwick to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Lille?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Lille is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €55 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Gatwick to Lille bus arrive?

Gatwick to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 1:08 PM in Gatwick and 2:08 PM in Lille.

Where does the Gatwick to Lille train arrive?

Gatwick to Lille train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2095+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 7m
€58–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
10h 26m
€33–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 9m
€75–103

Gatwick to Lille by train

73Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.3 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Lille via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 26m.

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