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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a bus costs an average of $103.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Lille:
A train is $65 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lille costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€86) compared to roughly $85 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17 (-€14). The journey takes 10h 28m versus 5h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Lille
How to get from Birmingham to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Lille is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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52807:00 AM 7h54 Birmingham International Airport 3:54 PM Lille-Europe $166 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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7:00 AM 7h54 Birmingham International Airport 3:54 PM Lille-Europe $166 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- U26637+9854
7:00 AM 3h35 Birmingham International Airport 11:35 AM Lille-Europe $175 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- U26637+9862
7:00 AM 6h28 Birmingham International Airport 2:28 PM Lille-Europe $175 1 One-way 1 transfer 
KL1042 · KL1407+51929:25 AM 9h19 Birmingham International Airport 7:44 PM Lille Flandres $309 1 One-way 2 transfers- KL1046 · KL1411+5182
1:30 PM 7h36 Birmingham International Airport 10:06 PM Lille-Europe $315 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Lille:
A train is $65 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lille costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Eurostar, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Lille by train.
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