Lille to Folkestone by train
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Overview: trains from Lille to Folkestone
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Lille to Folkestone train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Lille to Folkestone by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Lille to Folkestone take around 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 143 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Lille is scheduled to depart at around 07:13. The last departure is usually at around 21:54 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lille at around 08:27, with the last train leaving at around 21:50. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 4 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$201.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Folkestone, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Folkestone.
Is there a direct train from Lille to Folkestone?
The journey between Lille and Folkestone usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lille to Folkestone every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Lille to Folkestone?
The Lille to Folkestone train travel takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Lille to Folkestone train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Folkestone leaving Lille at around 07:13 and the last train leaving at around 21:54 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lille at around 08:27, with the final departure at 21:50.
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Other train journeys to Folkestone
- From London to Folkestone From CA$24.05
- From Ashford to Folkestone From CA$14.72
- From Ebbsfleet to Folkestone From CA$131.30
- From Calais to Folkestone From CA$349.70
- From Dover to Folkestone From CA$9.81
- From Birmingham to Folkestone From CA$89.05
- From Brussels to Folkestone From CA$358.80
- From Nottingham to Folkestone From CA$234.65
- From Paris to Folkestone From CA$175.50
- From Manchester to Folkestone From CA$195.00
- From Doncaster to Folkestone From CA$352.95
- From Brighton to Folkestone From CA$52.00
- From Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone From CA$157.30
- From Liverpool to Folkestone From CA$283.40
- From Gatwick Airport to Folkestone From CA$53.30
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- From Folkestone to London From CA$22.75
- From Folkestone to Ashford From CA$14.72
- From Folkestone to Ebbsfleet From CA$62.40
- From Folkestone to Paris From CA$171.60
- From Folkestone to Calais From CA$234.00
- From Folkestone to Glasgow From CA$191.75
- From Folkestone to Manchester From CA$94.25
- From Folkestone to Brussels From CA$227.50
- From Folkestone to Liverpool From CA$102.05
- From Folkestone to Edinburgh From CA$139.10
- From Folkestone to Birmingham From CA$100.75
- From Folkestone to Gatwick Airport From CA$53.95
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