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How to get fromCentral London to Lilleby subway, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Central London to Lille by subway, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Subway, train via London St Pancras Intl

    best
    1. Take the subway from Northfields station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2h 51m
    €91–180

  2. Subway, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Northfields station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train Eurostar
    3h
    €41–100

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar car
    3h 32m
    €175–194

  4. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    5h 4m
    €101–317

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar car
    4h 41m
    €51–116

  6. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain train
    4h 44m
    €117–386

Central London to Lille by subway and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Lille, France?

There is no direct connection from Central London to Lille. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Lille Europe. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central London to Lille via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 3h 32m.

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