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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Lille is to bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Lille is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 23m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Lille. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Lille via Bus Station and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Lille. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Lille?

The distance between Whitstable and Lille is 358 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Whitstable to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Lille bus from?

Whitstable to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Lille train from?

Whitstable to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Lille?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Lille is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Whitstable to Lille bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 4:39 AM in Whitstable and 5:39 AM in Lille.

Where does the Whitstable to Lille train arrive?

Whitstable to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Whitstable to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Whitstable to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 40m
€61–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to LilleN280 / ...
5h 51m
€12–18
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Whitstable to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
2h 26m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille FlandresIc / ...
7h 30m
€16–22
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
3h 23m
€59–80

Whitstable to Lille by train

76Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitstable to Lille.

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Distance: 358.3 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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