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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €95 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Lille is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 17m and costs €160 - €180.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kent to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Lille train from?

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

What is the time difference between Kent and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 2:40 PM in Kent and 3:40 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 2136+ hotels available in Lille.

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

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Kent to Lille

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Kent to Lille. The best route is Train via Ashford International, a distance of 178.138 km.

Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 28m
€126–238
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
3h 26m
€36–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N380 / ...
9h 17m
€52–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
2h 17m
€163–174
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 16m
€121–233

Kent to Lille by train

96Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.3 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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 28m.

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