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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €90 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Lille is to train via Strood which takes 3h 37m and costs €110 - €210.

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 West and arriving at Lille Europe via Strood and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Lille?

The distance between Maidstone and Lille is 334 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 via Strood which takes 3h 37m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Maidstone to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Lille?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Lille is to train via Strood which takes 3h 37m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 3:21 PM in Maidstone and 4:21 PM in Lille.

Where does the Maidstone to Lille train arrive?

Maidstone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Lille.

Maidstone to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 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 via Strood
best
1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 37m
€110–203
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
3h 40m
€36–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
2. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
5h 15m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
2h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
3h 55m
€54–124

Maidstone to Lille by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Lille.

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Distance: 334.4 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Lille Europe via Strood and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Lille via Dover and Dover in around 5h 15m.

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