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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lille is to rideshare which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Lille is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €40 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between London and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Lille. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between London and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Lille Europe. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from London to Lille?

The distance between London and Lille is 265 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Lille without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €40 - €270.

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

The train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the London to Lille bus from?

London to Lille bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Lille train from?

London to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Lille?

The best way to get from London to Lille is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €40 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €130 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the London to Lille bus arrive?

London to Lille bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between London and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 5:50 AM in London and 6:50 AM in Lille.

Where does the London to Lille train arrive?

London to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

Book your London to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Lille bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2060+ hotels available in Lille.

Can I share a ride from London to Lille?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from London to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, car train, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
1h 23m
€40–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
7h 30m
€10–130
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Lillerideshare 243.8 km
4h 1m
€18–35
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 21m
€74–102

London to Lille by train

73Weekly Trains

1h 23mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 265.2 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–270 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille hourly, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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