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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 €40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. 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 €40, and a train costs an average of €291.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€78 Average price Cheapest | €291 Average price |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lille:
A bus is $314 (€251) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lille costing on average $365 (€291).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 5 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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