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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lille is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lille is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €90 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lille?

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

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lille. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Preston to Lille?

The distance between Preston and Lille is 601 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €90 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Preston to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lille bus from?

Preston to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lille train from?

Preston to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Lille?

The best way to get from Preston to Lille is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €90 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Lille bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 3:55 PM in Preston and 4:55 PM in Lille.

Where does the Preston to Lille train arrive?

Preston to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Preston to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 46m
€94–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
15h 15m
€31–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
9h 13m
€63–337
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
6h 43m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 32m
€88–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
7h 55m
€127–190
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 4m
€53–214
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 59m
€69–303
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 22m
€91–356
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 48m
€76–200

Preston to Lille by train and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.6 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Lille Europe via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lille via London Victoria in around 15h 15m.

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