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Compare bus for Bristol to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,682 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč 1,682, while a bus costs an average of Kč 2,077.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 1,682 Average price Cheapest | Kč 2,077 Average price | Kč 1,717 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lille:
A train is Kč 396 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Lille costing on average Kč 2,077.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
The journey is about 2h 13m faster (3h 21m by train vs 5h 34m by car) and roughly Kč 35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč 1,682 vs Kč 1,717). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Lille
How to get from Bristol to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:40 PM 12h50 Bristol 5:30 AM Lille Kč 1,291 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:40 PM 12h50 Bristol 5:30 AM Lille Kč 1,291 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:40 PM 12h50 Bristol 5:30 AM Lille Kč 1,291 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lille:
A train is Kč 396 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Lille costing on average Kč 2,077.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Lille as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Eurostar, South Western Railway to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
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