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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Sunderland is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Sunderland via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Lille to Sunderland?

The distance between Lille and Sunderland is 431 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lille to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Lille to Sunderland is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Lille to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lille and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 8:56 AM in Lille and 7:56 AM in Sunderland.

Where does the Lille to Sunderland train arrive?

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

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

Book your Lille to Sunderland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lille to Sunderland bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1796+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Lille to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Lille to Sunderland 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 King's Cross to SunderlandLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 47m
£71–382
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 Sunderland Interchange
11h 54m
£35–76
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderland
7h 16m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Newcastle (NCL)CDG - NCL
5h 43m
£68–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Sunderland Interchange
16h 12m
£47–93
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 Sunderland
8h 17m
£125–182
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
7h 34m
£91–316
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Newcastle (NCL)CRL - NCL
6h 55m
£55–183
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
8h 53m
£103–331

Lille to Sunderland by train

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Map of how to get from Lille to Sunderland.

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Distance: 428.9 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Sunderland via London St Pancras Intl and King's Cross in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Sunderland Interchange via Calais and London Victoria in around 11h 54m.

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