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Compare train and bus for Lille to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €169.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €169 Average price |
12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Lille to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Cambridge:
A bus is $171 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Cambridge costing on average $212 (€169).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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