What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lille is to rideshare which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lille is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Lille via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Lille Europe via London Bridge station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Lille?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Lille is 272 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Lille without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Lille?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Waterloo Station to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Lille bus from?

Waterloo Station to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Lille train from?

Waterloo Station to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Lille?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Lille is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €150 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Lille bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 1:06 PM in Waterloo Station and 2:06 PM in Lille.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Lille train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Lille?

Book your Waterloo Station to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo Station to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Lille.

Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to Lille?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo Station and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Waterloo Station to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, rideshare, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2h 42m
€43–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
8h 52m
€13–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 10m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Lillerideshare 243.8 km
4h 16m
€18–35
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 19m
€74–102

Waterloo Station to Lille by bus

18Weekly Buses

8h 52mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Lille.

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Distance: 272.4 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Lille, France?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–270 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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