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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £110 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Leicester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Lille to Leicester?

The distance between Lille and Leicester is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Lille to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Leicester train from?

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

What is the time difference between Lille and Leicester?

Leicester is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 5:45 AM in Lille and 4:45 AM in Leicester.

Where does the Lille to Leicester train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 984+ hotels available in Leicester.

Lille to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Leicester by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 36m
£116–183
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
4h 52m
£45–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar
4h 48m
£172–204
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk005 / ...
4h 57m
£78–134
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Leicestercar
5h 50m
£63–137

Lille to Leicester by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 36m.

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