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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €130 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Lille is to train via London which takes 3h 4m and costs €100 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Lille. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Lille?

The distance between Cambridge and Lille is 355 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Lille without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 4m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Cambridge to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Lille train from?

Cambridge to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 6:14 AM in Cambridge and 7:14 AM in Lille.

Where does the Cambridge to Lille train arrive?

Cambridge to Lille train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2124+ hotels available in Lille.

Cambridge to Lille - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 4m
€104–195
Train via Islington
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
3h 43m
€60–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stopbus Uk066
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 6m
€84–147
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 43m
€185–208
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 20m
€109–195
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 51m
€60–130

Cambridge to Lille by train

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Distance: 354.8 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Lille Europe via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 4m.

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