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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Folkestone is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 49m and costs £130 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Lille to Folkestone?

The distance between Lille and Folkestone is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Lille to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Lille to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Lille to Folkestone bus arrive?

Lille to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 10:21 PM in Lille and 9:21 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Lille to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Lille to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 55m
£102–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Doverbus N280 / ...
6h 27m
£15–22
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 59m
£25–75
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
1h 49m
£132–139

Lille to Folkestone by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.5 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Dover 3 times a day. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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