The cheapest and fastest coaches from Folkestone to Lille
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Folkestone to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Lille will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 buses that leave Folkestone for Lille every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 141 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Folkestone to Lille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £162.
Distance: 141 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry | Train |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £162 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Folkestone to Lille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to Lille coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 08:35 Folkestone | 3h40 | 12:15 Lille, Gare Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Folkestone to Lille
Buses from Folkestone to Lille run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £27 by ferry.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:35, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 141 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 141 km |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 08:35 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Sindbad from Folkestone to LilleYou can travel by bus between Folkestone to Lille with Infobus, Sindbad for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Sindbad
FAQs: Folkestone to Lille coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone to Lille by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Lille
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Express (in the station)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: 2 Train: TGV, TER
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