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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $369.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $369 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lille:
A bus is $273 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lille costing on average $369 (€298).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Lille
How to get from Manchester to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:30 PM13h25Manchester4:55 AMLille$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:30 PM13h25Manchester4:55 AMLille$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:30 PM13h25Manchester4:55 AMLille$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:50 PM16h40Manchester6:30 AMLille$751One-way0 transfers
- 10:59 PM15h31Manchester2:30 PMLille$1141One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 PM16h10Manchester6:30 AMLille$1151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lille:
A bus is $273 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lille costing on average $369 (€298).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
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