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

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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
    4h 2m
    €136–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    11h 25m
    €41–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    5h 53m
    €117–198

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar car
    4h 13m
    €201–233

  5. Fly, 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
    8h 1m
    €155–424

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar car
    5h 22m
    €95–188

Southampton to Lille by train, subway, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Lille via London Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 11h 25m.

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