Is there some other train than Eurostar to go from Lille to London?

Is there some other train than Eurostar to go from Lille to London?

3/6/2014 6:28:19 PM

You can use a combination of “classical” trains and ferry.

  • Take a local train from Lille to Calais.
  • Walk or take a taxi to the
    ferry terminal.
  • Cross the channel by ferry to Dover.
  • Take a bus from
    the ferry terminal to the train station.
  • Take a train to London
    (plenty of options).

A detailed description with up-to date information is available here:
http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-ferry.htm

This option is only cheaper if you book on shorter notice. If the Eurostar is booked in advance it will be cheaper.

3/6/2014 12:41:41 AM

No. To go between France and the UK by train, you need to cross the Channel Tunnel. Only three types of trains cross the Channel tunnel:

  • Eurostar high-speed trains carrying passengers
  • Eurotunnel shuttles carrying vehicles
  • Freight trains

The Tunnel will soon open to competition, but the other competitors are likely to be high-speed trains heading to other locations, with similar prices.

I think the cheapest way of crossing the tunnel is with a bicycle, if you have one. It may not be as cheap if you need to rent a bicycle or to buy one in Lille and sell it off in London or if you factor in the expenses along the way.

If you book a little in advance, a bus is likely to be cheaper overall. At least Eurolines and Idbus. The journey time is about 6 hours, as opposed to 1½ hours by train.

You can also investigate ferry crossings. Since the train is faster and more comfortable, ferries can but compete on price.

3/6/2014 2:42:25 AM

If you have a vehicle, you can use the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.

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(onboard, source)

Passenger vehicles are carried in a car shuttle train, made up of closed wagons. You can get out and walk along inside, and there are bathrooms, but otherwise it’s fairly basic.

Prices start at £23 each way

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