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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lille is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Lille is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 25m and costs €190 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between London and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Lille. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Dover and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between London and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from London to Lille. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Herentals via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from London to Lille?

The distance between London and Lille is 460 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Lille without a car is to train via Anvers-Central which takes 4h 55m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from London to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Lille train from?

London to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Lille?

The best way to get from London to Lille is to train via Anvers-Central which takes 4h 55m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the London to Lille bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:52 AM in London and 11:52 AM in Lille.

Where does the London to Lille train arrive?

London to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 416+ hotels available in Lille.

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via Anvers-Central (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
4h 55m
€135–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
9h 6m
€36–61
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
4h 25m
€191–219
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Herentalstrain
5h 26m
€132–403
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 59m
€55–108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
5h 33m
€66–142
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentalstrain
5h 48m
€94–314
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 45 bus, line 21 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Tilburgtrain
3. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Warande perron 3bus
4. Take the bus from Turnhout Warande perron 1 to Lille Eikenlaanbus
7h 10m
€68–218
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Herentalstrain
6h 46m
€134–464
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Herentalstrain
6h 46m
€119–397

London to Lille by train and bus (Eurostar)

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460.4 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Eikenlaan via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Lille Gierlebaan via Dover, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 9h 6m.

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