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The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 52 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to London will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lille for London on Tue, Jun 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 243 km distance in an average of 7 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $279 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to London:
A ferry is $35 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lille to London costing on average $74 (€60).
A ferry is $240 (€194) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to London costing on average $279 (€226).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 42m.
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
You'll arrive about -3h -20m sooner (6h 22m by bus vs 4h 2m by car) and save roughly $-4.92 (€-3.98) compared to fuel and tolls ($74 (€60) vs $69 (€56)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Sindbad, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, TopBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator TopBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to London buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h50 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h40 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h00 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:10 PM Lille, Gare Europe | 5h20 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h30 | 5:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Lille to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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