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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Lille is to bus via Dover which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Lille is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Lille?

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, Green Park station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Poole to Lille?

The distance between Poole and Lille is 453 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Poole to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Lille bus from?

Poole to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Lille train from?

Poole to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Lille?

The best way to get from Poole to Lille is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Poole to Lille bus arrive?

Poole to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 8:37 AM in Poole and 9:37 AM in Lille.

Where does the Poole to Lille train arrive?

Poole to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

Book your Poole to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Poole to Lille bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2091+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 50m
€70–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280 / ...
12h 20m
€23–162
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
11h 5m
€37–77
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
4h 45m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
5h 54m
€101–141

Poole to Lille by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 453.5 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Lille Europe via London Waterloo, Waterloo Station, Green Park station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Lille via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 5m.

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