There are 4 ways to get from Romford to Lille by train, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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 via King's Cross St. Pancras station
best- Take the train from Romford to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
2h 57m€42–100Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Romford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
3h 3m€180–202Train
- Take the train from Romford to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2h 59m€113–195Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Romford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
4h 10m€73–157
Romford to Lille by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Romford to Lille is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which costs €40 - €100 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Romford to Lille is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Romford to Lille. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Lille Europe via Farringdon station and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Romford and Lille is 289 km.
The best way to get from Romford to Lille without a car is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Romford to Lille, including transfers.
Romford to Lille train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Romford. It is currently 3:21 PM in Romford and 4:21 PM in Lille.
Romford to Lille train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.
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What companies run services between Romford, England and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Romford to Lille Europe via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Romford to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Romford to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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