How to travel from Lille to Birmingham

There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of €73.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Birmingham:

A bus is €182 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Birmingham costing on average €254.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 36m.

The distance from Lille to Birmingham is approximately 248 miles (400 km).

The average frequency per day from Lille to Birmingham is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Birmingham:

• Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with West Midlands Trains, Eurostar, Chiltern Railways, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Birmingham by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Birmingham by bus.

Omio customers who travel from Lille to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.