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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Lille is to bus which costs €16 - €90 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Lille is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Lille. However, there are services departing from Beechen Grove and arriving at Lille via Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Lille. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Watford to Lille?

The distance between Watford and Lille is 294 km.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Lille without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Watford to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Watford to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Watford to Lille?

The best way to get from Watford to Lille is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €90 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Watford to Lille bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Watford and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 8:18 AM in Watford and 9:18 AM in Lille.

Where does the Watford to Lille train arrive?

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

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

Book your Watford to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2093+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Watford 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2h 53m
€48–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
10h 41m
€16–89
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 42m
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 3m
€90–239
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 54m
€71–109

Watford to Lille by train and foot

76Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 294 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–250 and the journey takes 1h 22m. 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 €30–80 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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