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

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Lille Europe 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
    3h 48m
    €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
    €42–63

  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 33m
    €121–201

  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 Lille Europecar car
    4h 17m
    €203–234

  5. 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 36m
    €155–434

  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 Lille Europecar car
    5h 26m
    €95–189

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    6h 35m
    €133–338

Southampton to Lille Europe by train, subway, and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Lille Europe, 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 48m. 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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