There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 40m€141–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
12h 45m€39–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 26m€115–189Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
4h 47m€203–233Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 32m€110–338Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
5h 56m€98–189
Poole to Lille by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Lille is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Lille is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €140 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Lille via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Lille. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Lille Europe via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Poole and Lille is 452 km.
The best way to get from Poole to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Poole to Lille, including transfers.
Poole to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Lille is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Poole to Lille Europe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Lille via London Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 12h 45m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 3:24 PM in Poole and 4:24 PM in Lille.
Poole to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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