What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lille is to bus which costs €100 - €240 and takes 18h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lille is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Lille via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lille. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lille?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lille is 893 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €150 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Lille?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lille bus from?

Edinburgh to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lille train from?

Edinburgh to Lille train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lille?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lille is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lille bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Lille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:03 AM in Edinburgh and 9:03 AM in Lille.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lille train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lille train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Lille?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Lille.

Edinburgh to Lille - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 31m
€157–324
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
10h 28m
€69–205
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
9h 34m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 13m
€94–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
18h 15m
€103–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
10h 46m
€151–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
6h 49m
€75–220
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 49m
€95–281
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Lillecar
7h 10m
€111–266
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 39m
€103–312

Edinburgh to Lille by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lille.

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Distance: 893.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lille Europe via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lille via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 18h 15m.

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