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Folkestone, Great Britain → Lille, France

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Lille

Composite routes from Folkestone to Lille

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
182 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 22 min
140 km.
from $179

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dover to Lille
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Lille via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lille?

The distance between Folkestone and Lille is 171 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Folkestone to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lille bus from?

Folkestone to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lille train from?

Folkestone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Lille?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lille is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Folkestone to Lille bus arrive?

Folkestone to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 08:41 in Folkestone and 09:41 in Lille.

Where does the Folkestone to Lille train arrive?

Folkestone to Lille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Folkestone to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 1996+ hotels available in Lille. Prices start at $34.20 per night.
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