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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a train costs an average of €246.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €246 Average price |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lille:
A bus is $246 (€195) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Lille costing on average $310 (€246).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lille by bus.
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