There are 5 ways to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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 Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 54m€122–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 803 / ...
5h 42m€25–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
5h 32m€31–58Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
2h 1m€154–163Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
3h 6m€30–87
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €150 - €165.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Lille via Ghent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Folkstone Eurotunnel and Lille is 380 km.
The best way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille, including transfers.
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
The best way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Folkstone Eurotunnel, England and Lille, France?
You can take a vehicle from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille Europe via Folkestone West and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille via Folkestone and Ghent Dampoort in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Folkstone Eurotunnel. It is currently 2:48 AM in Folkstone Eurotunnel and 3:48 AM in Lille.
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Folkstone Eurotunnel to Lille bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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