How to travel from Manchester to Lille

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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 $47. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $363.

Distance: 298 miles (481 km)

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$94

Average price

Cheapest

$363

Average price

$110

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 40m

Average total duration

12h 10m

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30m

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4h 13m

Average total duration

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3h 43m

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30m

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7h 14m

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(door-to-door)

0.5 - 1.2kg

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Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lille is a bus with an average price of $94 (€77).

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

A bus is $269 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lille costing on average $363 (€298).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Lille including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Lille among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Lille

How to get from Manchester to Lille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 PM12h25
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $721One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 PM12h25
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $721One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1069+SNCF | TGV INOUI5288
    2:55 PM3h43
    Manchester Airport
    7:38 PMLille-Europe
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastC01291+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9158
    3:14 PM5h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:56 PMLille-Europe
    $2161One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34266+Eurostar9158+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International
    2:54 PM6h02
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:56 PMLille-Europe
    $2161One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastC01289+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9158
    2:34 PM6h22
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:56 PMLille-Europe
    $2161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM14h00
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    7:30 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM13h25
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM15h10
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    4:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22107+SNCF | TGV INOUI9894
    2:25 PM4h51
    Manchester Airport
    8:16 PMLille-Europe
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22107+SNCF | TGV INOUI5182
    2:25 PM6h33
    Manchester Airport
    9:58 PMLille-Europe
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9894+easyJetU24652
    1:15 PM6h01
    Manchester Airport
    8:16 PMLille-Europe
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Lille

Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Lille.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Lille including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lille is a bus with an average price of $94 (€77).

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

A bus is $269 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lille costing on average $363 (€298).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 10m.

The distance from Manchester to Lille is approximately 298 miles (481 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Lille is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Lille:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lille by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Nice, Marseille, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.

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