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 - £70 and takes 9h 39m.

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 3h 53m and costs £75 - £400.

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 Kingsway GD via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

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 King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

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 3h 53m and costs £75 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 3h 53m and costs £75 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Lille to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lille and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 2:48 PM in Lille and 1:48 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Lille to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lille to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 53m
£78–399
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
9h 39m
£29–66
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
5h 30m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRU - CWL
7h 22m
£78–288
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
6h 34m
£100–147
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 54m
£60–230
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BRU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 59m
£77–247
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 2m
£124–368

Lille to Cardiff by train and subway

92Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Kingsway GD via Calais and London Victoria in around 9h 39m.

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