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How to get fromChelmsford to Lilleby train, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train Eurostar
    3h 6m
    €48–103

  2. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar car
    3h 8m
    €184–208

  3. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3h 7m
    €119–198

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar car
    4h 16m
    €77–162

Chelmsford to Lille by train and subway

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lille Europe via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 3h 6m.

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