Newcastle to Lille...?

[challam]

What is the best and most cost effective way of getting from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Lille in Northern France? I only want to go for a few days so the journey can't take too long!

[dfward]

well the choice is 2 fold... either eurostar , you can get good discounts if you book in advance or by coach but it will take 20 hours

[coccinelle]

It depends how many there are of you. If you're on your own it's better to go by train. If there are 4 of you it'll be cheaper to take the car. It'll take about 9 hours by car. As dfward says book early for crossing or eurostar to get good price.

[dustypuss]

try this


http://www.railbookers.com/

[Buenchico]

Route 1:
Newcastle to Kings Cross by rail.
Walk across the road to St Pancras
St Pancras International to Lille Europe on Eurostar.
Total journey time = approx 5� hours.
For the cheapest fares book travel directly with Eurostar. (Return fares, for the entire journey from Newcastle to Lille, start at �83):
http://www.eurostar.com

Route 2:
Newcastle to Paris CDG with easyjet. (Return fares start from around �46).
Direct TGV train (50 minute journey) from CDG Terminal 2 to Lille. (Pre-booked return fares start from �38.50)
http://www.easyjet.com/en/book/index.asp
http://www.sncf.co.uk/

Chris