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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lille is to bus which costs €45 - €190 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lille is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €55 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Lille. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Lille via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lille. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lille Europe via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Lille?

The distance between Reading and Lille is 327 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €55 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Reading to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lille bus from?

Reading to Lille bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lille train from?

Reading to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Lille?

The best way to get from Reading to Lille is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €55 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €190 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Reading to Lille bus arrive?

Reading to Lille bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 11:38 AM in Reading and 12:38 PM in Lille.

Where does the Reading to Lille train arrive?

Reading to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Lille.

Reading to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3h 18m
€55–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN870 / ...
10h 46m
€46–187
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lille
3h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lille
4h 46m
€85–118

Reading to Lille by train and subway

76Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.1 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lille via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 10h 46m.

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