London to Lille bus

Coach from London to Lille

Taking the bus from London to Lille is a relaxing and cost-effective way of making the journey. All routes are direct and include a crossing of the English Channel either by ferry or Eurotunnel train. The overall journey time varies from five hours 45 minutes to approximately 6.5 hours with departures starting in the early morning. There are then up to six further coaches until the last departure which is mid-evening. The route is operated mainly by BlaBlaBus or FlixBus while Union Ivkoni International has one departure on some days of the week. All buses leave from London Victoria Coach Station and routes terminate at Lille Gare Europe.

How long is the journey by bus from London to Lille?

The bus from London to Lille takes from just under six hours to around 6.5 hours. Routes are direct but include a crossing of the English Channel either through the Eurotunnel or by ferry.

How many coaches are there from London to Lille?

There are up to six daily departures of buses from London to Lille. These are spread throughout the day from early morning until mid-evening.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Lille?

Departure bus station: The bus from London to Lille starts its journey at London Victoria Coach Station which is located approximately half a mile from London Victoria Train Station. They are both within walking distance of many city attractions and hotels. Both stations are part of Transport for London's extensive network of local buses, regional and local trains and Underground services. Among the facilities at London Victoria Coach Station are car parking, a taxi rank, car hire desks, tourist information, a ticket office and automatic ticket machines, luggage storage services, toilets and showers, waiting areas and ATMs. There is also a range of cafes and kiosk shops. Further shops, cafes and services can be found at the train station or in the surrounding streets. Accessible toilets are available at the coach station and all areas have step-free access via lifts.

Arrival bus station: Bus routes from London to Lille terminate at Lille Gare Europe. This large and busy station is centrally located in Lille and within an easy walk of many of the city's tourist attractions. It is also part of Lille's transport network of local buses, local trains and Metro services. Facilities at Lille Gare Europe include car parking, a taxi rank, car hire desks, a ticket office and automatic ticket machines, left luggage storage, ATMs, wifi and a good choice of shops and places to eat and drink including an Irish pub. Lille Gare Europe is fully adapted for passengers with limited mobility and has accessible toilets, step-free access to all areas via lifts and escalators. Ramps and extra assistance are available on request.

Which coach providers travel from London to Lille?

Bus routes from London to Lille are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni International.

 FlixBus London to Lille

The international transport provider FlixBus operates at least three daily buses from London to Lille. The first departure is in the morning and the last bus leaves mid-evening. Journey times range from five hours 45 minute to 6.5 hours.

BlaBlaBus London to Lille

BlaBlaBus (formerly known as Ouibus) operates numerous coach routes across Europe. There are one or two daily BlaBlaBus departures from London to Lille with a journey time of approximately 6.5 hours. On days with two departures, these are early morning and late at night. Where there is only one departure a day, this is late at night.

Union Ivkoni International London to Lille

Union Ivkoni International is a Bulgarian transport provider which operates one bus from London to Lille on some days of the week. This takes approximately six hours. It leaves late at night and arrives early the following morning.

London to Lille Coach: Services on Board

All three providers have a modern fleet of coaches with comfortable seating and generous legroom. Only standard tickets are available although seat reservations can be made in advance. There is ample room in the hold for suitcases while smaller luggage can be stored in overhead luggage racks or under seats. All three providers allow the carriage of foldable bicycles in the hold. There is a charge for this and the service must be booked in advance. While Union Ivkoni International and BlaBlaBus allow certified service animals onboard, no animals are permitted on FlixBus routes. Facilities on FlixBus and BlaBlaBus coaches include toilets, wifi and power sockets. None of these facilities is available on the Union Ivkoni International service although more frequent comfort stops are made. Foldable wheelchairs can be stored in holds and where possible further assistance is offered to passengers with limited mobility.