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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £180 and takes 18h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Lille to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lille and Edinburgh is 558 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £90 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Lille to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Edinburgh bus from?

Lille to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Edinburgh train from?

Lille to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lille to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £90 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £180 and takes 18h 37m.

Where does the Lille to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Lille to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 5:39 PM in Lille and 4:39 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Lille to Edinburgh train arrive?

Lille to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Lille to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lille to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Lille to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Lille to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 54m
£91–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
18h 37m
£34–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 4m
£59–296
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
9h 38m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
5h 23m
£80–215
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
10h 44m
£139–222
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CDG - EDI
5h 23m
£73–214
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
6h 27m
£54–158
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CDG - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 13m
£80–232

Lille to Edinburgh by train

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Map of how to get from Lille to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 555.1 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras Intl and King's Cross in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 18h 37m.

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