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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Lille
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
13 h 50 m
Average duration
14 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Lille will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £65.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cardiff for Lille every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 446 km distance in an average of 14 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Lille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, and a train costs an average of £252.
Distance: 446 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£92 Average Price Cheapest | £252 Average Price |
14h 49m Average total duration 14h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Lille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Lille coaches for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:15 Cardiff | 11h00 | 02:15 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
| 10:00 Cardiff | 16h15 | 02:15 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Cardiff | 14h15 | 02:15 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Cardiff | 13h50 | 02:20 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Lille
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Buses from Cardiff to Lille run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 446 km distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 446 km |
Average bus duration 14h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cardiff to LilleYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Lille with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £61. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Lille coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Lille by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cardiff, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Cardiff, University, Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) and Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). When arriving in Lille, you can end your route in coach stations like Lille, Gare Europe, Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and Lille, Boulevard Victor Hugo (Total Access).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cardiff, University, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lille, Gare Europe, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Lille
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
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