Rome2Rio

How to get fromBirmingham to Lilleby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Lille

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3h 51m
    €140–274

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    10h 32m
    €46–70

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar car
    4h 59m
    €218–257

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain train
    4h 58m
    €88–272

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train Eurostar
    4h 33m
    €87–168

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar car
    6h 6m
    €111–212

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane MAN - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    7h 35m
    €87–310

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane MAN - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    7h 16m
    €125–311

Birmingham to Lille by train and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€140Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Lille.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 446.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Lille Europe via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Lille via London Victoria and Dover in around 10h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There