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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Lille is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Lille is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €160 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lille via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lille. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Lille?

The distance between Canterbury and Lille is 378 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Canterbury to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Lille?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Lille is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Canterbury to Lille bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 9:44 AM in Canterbury and 10:44 AM in Lille.

Where does the Canterbury to Lille train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Lille.

Canterbury to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 17m
€116–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
4h 59m
€15–24
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
2h 12m
€160–170
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
3h 9m
€44–99

Canterbury to Lille by train

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Distance: 377.8 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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