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How to get fromSouthampton to Lilleby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, subway, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, subway, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3h 55m
    €120–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    9h 55m
    €41–83

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar car
    4h 13m
    €192–218

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane SOU - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    7h 31m
    €136–336

  5. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    5h 9m
    €63–165

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar car
    5h 22m
    €68–141

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    6h 20m
    €120–350

Southampton to Lille by train, subway, and foot

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lille Europe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Lille via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 55m.

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