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Wivenhoe to Lille

Updated: March 24, 2024 12:25 PM
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Wivenhoe to Lille

Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where To Go, FAQs

Language

The official language of Lille is French.

Currency

The currency of Lille is the Euro (€).

Distance

The distance between Wivenhoe and Lille is approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Lille from Wivenhoe:

  • By train: Take a train from Wivenhoe station to London St Pancras station, then transfer to a Eurostar train to Lille.
  • By car: Drive via the A12, M25, and A16 motorways.
  • By ferry: Take a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, then drive to Lille.

Expenses

The cost of your trip will vary depending on your travel style and budget.

  • Accommodation: Hostels start at around €20 per night, while hotels start at around €50 per night.
  • Food: Budget around €20-€30 per day for food and drinks.
  • Transportation: A one-way train ticket from Wivenhoe to Lille starts at around €50.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Lille is during the spring (April-May) or fall (September-October) when the weather is mild.

What to Eat

Lille is known for its hearty Flemish cuisine, which includes dishes such as:

  • Moules-frites: Mussels served with French fries.
  • Carbonnade flamande: Beef stew with beer and onions.
  • Welsh: A cheese fondue served with bread.

Where To Go

Lille is a historic and cultural city with many attractions to offer, including:

  • Palais des Beaux-Arts: One of the largest and most important art museums in France.
  • La Vieille Bourse: A beautiful 17th-century stock exchange building.
  • Grand Place: The city's main square, which is surrounded by historic buildings.

FAQs

  1. What is the best way to get from Wivenhoe to Lille?
    Taking a train is the most convenient and fastest way to get from Wivenhoe to Lille.
  2. How long does it take to get from Wivenhoe to Lille?
    The train journey from Wivenhoe to Lille takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  3. How much does it cost to get from Wivenhoe to Lille?
    The cost of a one-way train ticket from Wivenhoe to Lille starts at around €50.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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