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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Margate is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Margate is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 33m and costs £130 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Beatrice Road via Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Lille to Margate?

The distance between Lille and Margate is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Lille to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Margate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Margate train from?

Lille to Margate train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Margate?

The best way to get from Lille to Margate is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Lille to Margate bus arrive?

Lille to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 7:00 AM in Lille and 6:00 AM in Margate.

Where does the Lille to Margate train arrive?

Lille to Margate train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Margate.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Margate by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 14m
£116–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Doverbus N280 / ...
7h 50m
£18–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terracebus 022
5h 37m
£88–162
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 14m
£28–80
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
2h 33m
£139–150

Lille to Margate by train

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Dover 3 times a day. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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