The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to Lille
Cheapest price
£160
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
To travel from Folkestone to Lille you need to make at least one change.
9:563h30Folkestone13:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
11:563h30Folkestone15:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
12:563h30Folkestone16:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
13:583h27Folkestone17:25Lille£1601One-way1 change
15:563h30Folkestone19:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
13:583h27Folkestone17:25Lille£1601One-way1 change
9:563h30Folkestone13:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
11:563h30Folkestone15:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
12:563h30Folkestone16:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
15:563h30Folkestone19:26Lille£1601One-way1 change
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 £22. 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 £22, and a train costs an average of £157.
Distance: 141 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£157 Average Price | £41 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Folkestone to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to Lille trains for today, Saturday 9 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P74980+ 9148 | On time 14:01 Folkestone West (FKW) | 4h25 | 19:26 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
P74980+ 9158 | On time 14:01 Folkestone West (FKW) | 6h55 | 21:56 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
P74977+ 9158 | On time 15:01 Folkestone West (FKW) | 5h55 | 21:56 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
P13870+ 9158 | On time 15:58 Folkestone West (FKW) | 4h58 | 21:56 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
| Sunday 10 May | |||||
![]() | 9:56 Folkestone | 3h30 | 13:26 Lille | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:56 Folkestone | 3h30 | 15:26 Lille | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone to Lille
Trains from Folkestone to Lille run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £157 but you can travel from only £22 by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £157 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 4:42 |
Last train 21:35 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Southeastern from Folkestone to Lille trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Folkestone and Lille from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Folkestone to Lille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone to Lille by train. 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 train, 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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