There are 6 ways to get from Oxford 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- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 30m€134–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N870 / ...
11h 8m€62–90Bus, line 025 bus, train
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025 / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 31m€135–217Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
4h 29m€194–219Train, fly
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 18m€138–346Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lillecar
5h 36m€87–173
Oxford to Lille by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Lille is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Lille is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €130 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Lille. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Lille via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Lille. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Lille Europe via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Oxford and Lille is 371 km.
The best way to get from Oxford to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Oxford to Lille, including transfers.
Oxford to Lille bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Lille is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Oxford to Lille Europe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Lille via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 8m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Oxford to Lille bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Lille is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 3:51 PM in Oxford and 4:51 PM in Lille.
Oxford to Lille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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