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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Lille is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Lille is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Lille. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Lille. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lille Europe via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Wales to Lille?

The distance between Wales and Lille is 502 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Wales to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Lille bus from?

Wales to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Lille train from?

Wales to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Lille?

The best way to get from Wales to Lille is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Wales to Lille bus arrive?

Wales to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Wales and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 10:17 PM in Wales and 11:17 PM in Lille.

Where does the Wales to Lille train arrive?

Wales to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2105+ hotels available in Lille.

Wales to Lille - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Wales to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 28m
€90–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
10h 55m
€35–69
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
5h 32m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 48m
€69–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
6h 46m
€108–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 16m
€56–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 45m
€92–254
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 13m
€150–417
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 16m
€111–428
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 55m
€103–353

Wales to Lille by train and subway

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Wales and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Lille via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 55m.

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