The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lille to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lille to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Birmingham will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lille for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 12 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 40 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 train and coach for Lille to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £197.
Distance: 400 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£64 Average Price Cheapest | £226 Average Price |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lille to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Birmingham coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:20 Lille | 12h40 | 22:00 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Lille | 12h40 | 22:55 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:45 Lille | 12h14 | 22:59 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Birmingham
Buses from Lille to Birmingham run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 400 km distance in 12h 14m.
Distance 400 km |
Average bus duration 10h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 14m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Lille to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Lille to Birmingham with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lille to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Birmingham
- 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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