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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €200 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Lille is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €130 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lille. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lille Europe via Grantham and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Boston to Lille?

The distance between Boston and Lille is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Boston to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lille train from?

Boston to Lille train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Boston. It is currently 9:19 PM in Boston and 10:19 PM in Lille.

Where does the Boston to Lille train arrive?

Boston to Lille train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2088+ hotels available in Lille.

Boston to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and line 37 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Lille by train (Eurostar), car, car train, bus, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 24m
€137–246
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
6h 10m
€101–194
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Boston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
5h 3m
€207–239
Line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus 37
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 27m
€152–220

Boston to Lille by train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.1 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Lille Europe via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m.

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