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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h and costs €170 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Dover and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Herentals via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lille?

The distance between Folkestone and Lille is 553 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Folkestone to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lille train from?

Folkestone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Lille?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Folkestone to Lille bus arrive?

Folkestone to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 2:57 AM in Folkestone and 3:57 AM in Lille.

Where does the Folkestone to Lille train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 416+ hotels available in Lille.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
6h 45m
€166–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
7h 52m
€28–46
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h
€172–192
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 14m
€47–114

Folkestone to Lille by train and bus

98Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.2 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Lille, Belgium?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lille Eikenlaan via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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