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How to get fromLille to Southamptonby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    3h 23m
    £119–201
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus bus Uk061 / ...
    11h 6m
    £30–46
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    5h 26m
    £105–166
  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar car
    4h 14m
    £165–194
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar car
    5h 18m
    £78–156

Lille to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lille, France and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Southampton Central via London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Southampton Central Station via London Victoria and London Green Line Coach Station in around 11h 6m.

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