There are 5 ways to get from Middelkerke to Lille by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€26–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middelkerke Markt to Oostende Station perron 3bus 60a / ...
- Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus 757 / ...
3h€12–29Drive 72.7 km
- Drive from Middelkerke to Lillecar 72.7 km
1h 20m€12–17Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
3h 41m€21–38Train #2
- Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3h 43m€21–38
Middelkerke to Lille by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middelkerke to Lille is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Middelkerke to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Middelkerke to Lille. However, there are services departing from Middelkerke Markt and arriving at Lille via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Middelkerke to Lille. However, there are services departing from Middelkerke De Greefplein and arriving at Lille Flandres via Ostende and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Middelkerke and Lille is 142 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.
The best way to get from Middelkerke to Lille without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 2h 55m and costs €26 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Middelkerke to Lille, including transfers.
Middelkerke to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Middelkerke Markt station.
Middelkerke to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Middelkerke to Lille is to train via Ghent which takes 2h 55m and costs €26 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €29 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Middelkerke, Belgium and Lille, France?
You can take a vehicle from Middelkerke De Greefplein to Lille Flandres via Oostende Station tramperron 2, Ostende, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middelkerke Markt to Lille via Oostende Station perron 3, Ostende, Bruges, and Bruges in around 3h.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Middelkerke Markt to Oostende Station perron 3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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More Questions & Answers
Middelkerke to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Oostende Station perron 3.
Middelkerke to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middelkerke to Lille is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Middelkerke to Lille.
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