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 £29 - £55 and takes 13h 4m.

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 4m and costs £110 - £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 and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Lille to Cardiff?

The distance between Lille and Cardiff is 314 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 4m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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.

Train or bus from Lille to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lille to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 13h 4m.

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 11:38 PM in Lille and 10:38 PM in Cardiff.

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 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Lille to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 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 4m
£113–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
13h 4m
£30–52
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 7m
£62–175
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
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Drive from Lille to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 2m
£109–271
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 42m
£100–142
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Drive from Lille to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
5h 45m
£100–326
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
7h 32m
£87–299
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 55m
£87–256
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BRU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 59m
£101–284
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
7h
£163–409

Lille to Cardiff by train and bus

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4h 4mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lille to Cardiff.

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Distance: 312.4 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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, St Pancras International Station, Paddington Station, and London Paddington in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Cardiff North Road via London Victoria and London Heathrow Airport in around 13h 4m.

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