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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Lille is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Lille is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East station and arriving at Lille via Chatham and Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Lille Europe via London Bridge station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Lille?

The distance between Maidstone and Lille is 330 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Maidstone to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Lille bus from?

Maidstone to Lille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Lille train from?

Maidstone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Lille?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Lille is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Maidstone to Lille bus arrive?

Maidstone to Lille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 2:58 PM in Maidstone and 3:58 PM in Lille.

Where does the Maidstone to Lille train arrive?

Maidstone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Lille.

Maidstone to Lille - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Maidstone East to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 31m
€56–395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
7h 35m
€18–34
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
2h 24m
Train via Strood
1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 40m
€52–409
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
9h 45m
€23–171
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
3h 33m
€64–87

Maidstone to Lille by train, subway, and foot

77Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.9 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Lille Europe via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone East station to Lille via Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, and Ghent Dampoort in around 7h 35m.

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