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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Reading is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £150 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Reading is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £100 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Lille to Reading?

The distance between Lille and Reading is 204 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £100 - £200.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Reading train from?

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

What is the time difference between Lille and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 6:23 PM in Lille and 5:23 PM in Reading.

Where does the Lille to Reading train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1496+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Reading by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, 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 Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 2m
£101–193
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
4h 46m
£69–142
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
3h 42m
£159–180
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 9m
£92–284

Lille to Reading by train and subway

63Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Reading via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 2m.

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