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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £140 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Cardiff North Road via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Cardiff Central via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Lille to Cardiff?

The distance between Lille and Cardiff is 316 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Lille to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Cardiff bus from?

Lille to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Cardiff train from?

Lille to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lille to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Lille to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lille and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 2:10 PM in Lille and 1:10 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Lille to Cardiff train arrive?

Lille to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Lille to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lille to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Lille to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 1m
£140–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
11h 55m
£33–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
6h 4m
£101–216
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
5h 33m
£183–219
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
8h 5m
£88–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
6h 38m
£78–147
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m
£102–258
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 56m
£157–410
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
7h 21m
£114–359
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 44m
£105–298

Lille to Cardiff by train

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Map of how to get from Lille to Cardiff.

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Distance: 313.9 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Cardiff North Road via London Victoria in around 11h 55m.

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