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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Lille is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Lille is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 25m and costs €60 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Lille via Earl Street, Chatham and Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Lille. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Lille Europe via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Kent to Lille?

The distance between Kent and Lille is 371 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Lille without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 32m and costs €70 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kent to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Lille bus from?

Kent to Lille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Lille train from?

Kent to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Lille?

The best way to get from Kent to Lille is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 32m and costs €70 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Kent to Lille bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kent and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 12:59 PM in Kent and 1:59 PM in Lille.

Where does the Kent to Lille train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Lille.

Kent to Lille - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras IntlMargate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 32m
€72–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
8h 21m
€19–34
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
2h 16m
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 35m
€63–386
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
10h 10m
€51–124
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
3h 25m
€62–84

Kent to Lille by train

76Weekly Trains

3h 32mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.3 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Lille Europe via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Lille via Earl Street, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, and Ghent Dampoort in around 8h 21m.

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