How to get to London from Lille

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Compare train, coach and ferry for Lille to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £163.

Distance: 243 km

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Ferry
Driving

£163

Average Price

£53

Average Price

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£51

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 16m

Average total duration

8h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 41m

Average total duration

1h 41m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Eurostar

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

P&O Ferries

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to London is a ferry with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to London:

A ferry is £26 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lille to London costing on average £53.

A ferry is £135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to London costing on average £163.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Ferry takes on average 2h 41m.

Coach takes on average 9h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lille and London including taking a train, coach and ferry.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2h 38m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £163 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Lille to London

How to get to London from Lille by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Lille to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    8:002h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    9:00Port of Dover
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    8:002h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    9:00Port of Dover
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Eurostar9113
    8:361h21
    Lille-Europe
    8:57London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1401One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Eurostar9115
    9:351h22
    Lille-Europe
    9:57London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1401One-way
    0 changes
  • Eurostar9153
    18:371h23
    Lille-Europe
    19:00London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1401One-way
    0 changes
  • Eurostar9145
    16:351h22
    Lille-Europe
    16:57London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1711One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:357h40
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    9:15London, Victoria Coach Station
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0:107h50
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    7:00London, Victoria Coach Station
    £411One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:158h00
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    19:15London, Victoria Coach Station
    £421One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9870+easyJetU22438
    7:597h41
    Lille-Europe
    14:40London Luton Airport
    £1001One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5102+easyJetU22438
    5:579h43
    Lille-Europe
    14:40London Luton Airport
    £1051One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5202+easyJetU22438
    6:159h25
    Lille Flandres
    14:40London Luton Airport
    £1061One-way
    1 change
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    16:002h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    17:00Port of Dover
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    20:002h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    21:00Port of Dover
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    18:002h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    19:00Port of Dover
    £231One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Lille to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lille and London including taking a train, coach and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to London is a ferry with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to London:

A ferry is £26 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lille to London costing on average £53.

A ferry is £135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to London costing on average £163.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Ferry takes on average 2h 41m.

Coach takes on average 9h 16m.

The Lille to London distance is approximately 243 km.
The average frequency per day from Lille to London is:
  • Around 22 ferries per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and London as scheduled services by train, coach and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Calais and arrive in Port of Dover.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS to go to London by ferry.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad to go to London by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to London with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 3 direct coaches per day with Infobus, TopBus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lille to London, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and ferry.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

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