There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 5m€122–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
12h 54m€39–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 26m€91–170Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Eastbourne to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 8m€169–185Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Eastbourne to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 17m€45–107
Eastbourne to Lille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Lille is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Lille is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 8m and costs €160 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Lille. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Lille via South Terminal Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Lille. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Lille Europe via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Eastbourne and Lille is 375 km.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Eastbourne to Lille, including transfers.
Eastbourne to Lille bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Lille train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Lille is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Lille Europe via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Lille via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Eastbourne to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Eastbourne to Lille bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Eastbourne. It is currently 9:19 PM in Eastbourne and 10:19 PM in Lille.
Eastbourne to Lille train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
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