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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 £157.
Distance: 243 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
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£157 Average Price | £51 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 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 | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to London:
A ferry is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lille to London costing on average £51.
A ferry is £131 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to London costing on average £157.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 41m.
Coach takes on average 9h 9m.
You'll arrive about 2h 38m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £157 compared to roughly £50 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.
How to get to London from Lille by train, bus, flight or 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.
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Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to London:
A ferry is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lille to London costing on average £51.
A ferry is £131 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to London costing on average £157.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 41m.
Coach takes on average 9h 9m.
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.
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