How to get from Folkestone to Lille

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What is the best way to travel from Folkestone to Lille?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Lille from Folkestone. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 40m
£44
£44
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Car
2h 10m
£16
£17
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What is the cheapest way to reach Lille from Folkestone?

You can reach Lille with just £16 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £44
Sunday
from £44
Monday
from £45
Tuesday
from £18
Wednesday
Thursday
from £44
Friday
from £16

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £45

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    13:00
    Folkestone
    16:20
    Lille
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18

    • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    16:30
    Folkestone
    19:40
    Lille
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Folkestone
    22:10
    Lille
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18

What are the fastest trips from Folkestone to Lille?

You can get to Lille from Folkestone in just 2h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 4h 40m
Sunday
from 4h 40m
Monday
from 4h 40m
Tuesday
from 2h 20m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 4h 40m
Friday
from 2h 10m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £45

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    13:00
    Folkestone
    16:20
    Lille
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Sindbad
    4h 40m
    0
    08:35
    Folkestone
    Hythe Motorway Service Area
    13:15
    Lille
    Flandres Station
    0
    Sindbad
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    16:30
    Folkestone
    19:40
    Lille
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Folkestone
    22:10
    Lille
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Folkestone to Lille

What are the most popular stations in Folkestone and Lille?

In Folkestone, you will usually depart from Hythe Motorway Service Area, Terminal -Calais or West Station, while in Lille you will be arriving at Europe Coach Station, Flandres Station or Mont de Terre Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lille from Folkestone? With 1 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Folkestone and Lille, you can pay as low as £16 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Lille in just 2h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Folkestone and Lille are Sindbad and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Folkestone and Lille is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Sandgate or to Faches-Thumesnil, and look at flights from Lydd Airport, and landing at Lille Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Folkestone to Lille?

The most popular companies between Folkestone and Lille, are Sindbad and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Sindbad

All you need to know when you travel from Folkestone to Lille

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Folkestone to Lille. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Folkestone to Lille

How can I reach Lille from Folkestone?

Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Lille from Folkestone.

How far is Lille from Folkestone?

The distance between Folkestone and Lille is 141.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Folkestone and Lille?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 24 kgs, and a flight 35 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Folkestone to Lille?

You can get to Lille with just £16 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lille?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lille in just 2h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Folkestone and to Lille

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Folkestone and to Lille. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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