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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Leicester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 17m.

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 37m and costs £120 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via London Victoria and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Lille to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Leicester?

The best way to get from Lille to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Lille to Leicester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lille and Leicester?

Leicester is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 8:50 AM in Lille and 7:50 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Leicester?

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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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 37m
£121–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leicesterbus Uk005 / ...
11h 17m
£33–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
4h 52m
£92–177
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar
4h 48m
£172–204
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 Leicestercar
5h 50m
£68–137

Lille to Leicester by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to St Margaret's Bus Station via London Victoria, Leicester, and M&S in around 11h 17m.

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