The average train between Preston and Lille takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Lille. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lille at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lille. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Lille station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Preston to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Preston to Lille train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Lille is 524.5 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Lille Europe via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 47m.