How to get from Lille to London

Travel from Lille, France to London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Is international entry into London from Lille restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to London, United Kingdom from Lille?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in London, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 25/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Lille to London closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Lille, France from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Lille, France from London, United Kingdom?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lille from London?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• 7-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Lille, France regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 25/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lille from London here.

You can travel to London from Lille 2 different ways: coach or train.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Lille to London, which costs on average £35.

This is compared to other ways of getting to London:

A coach journey is usually £51 less than a journey to London by train, which costs on average £86 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Lille to London is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 22 min.

Other travel options from Lille to London can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 6 h 20 min.

The distance between Lille and London is around 150 miles (242 km).

The average frequency per day from Lille to London is:

• 1 train a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lille to London:

• Coaches mostly depart from Lille, Gare Lille Europe and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
• Trains from Lille to London most often leave from Lille Flandres and arrive in London Victoria.

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:

• Flixbus can take you to London by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Lille to London for £35.
• Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurostar Lille to London tickets on Omio for £86.

When planning your trip between Lille and London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing on average £35 one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average £86 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lille to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.