The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lille to Folkestone
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lille to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Folkestone will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lille for Folkestone 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 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
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Compare train, ferry and coach for Lille to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £160.
Distance: 141 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry |
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£50 Average Price | £160 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lille to Folkestone bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Folkestone coaches for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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0 | 12:45 Lille, Gare Europe | 4h10 | 16:55 Folkestone | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Folkestone
Buses from Lille to Folkestone run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £23 by ferry.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:40, the last at 15:40. The fastest coach covers the 141 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 141 km |
Average bus duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 07:40 |
Last bus 15:40 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Sindbad from Lille to FolkestoneYou can travel by bus between Lille to Folkestone with Infobus, Sindbad for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lille to Folkestone coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Folkestone 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 Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Folkestone
- 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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