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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lille is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lille is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €110 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lille. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Lille Europe via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Southampton to Lille?

The distance between Southampton and Lille is 396 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €110 - €230.

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

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lille bus from?

Southampton to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lille train from?

Southampton to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Lille?

The best way to get from Southampton to Lille is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Southampton to Lille bus arrive?

Southampton to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 5:21 PM in Southampton and 6:21 PM in Lille.

Where does the Southampton to Lille train arrive?

Southampton to Lille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Lille?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2134+ hotels available in Lille.

Southampton to Lille - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 4m
€115–221
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
10h 5m
€40–80
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
4h 13m
€192–218
Fly from Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOU - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 56m
€141–341
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
5h 8m
€61–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
5h 22m
€66–136
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 36m
€118–368

Southampton to Lille by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 396.3 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Lille via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 5m.

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