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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $103, while a bus costs an average of $127.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lille:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Lille costing on average $127 (€106).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€106) compared to roughly $109 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.19 (€-15.17). The journey takes 12h 38m versus 7h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM12h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM12h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM12h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM14h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:30 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM13h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM15h31Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lille:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Lille costing on average $127 (€106).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Lille by train.
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