Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lille will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 4 buses that leave London for Lille 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 243 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 5 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.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry |
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£57 Average Price | £214 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 38m average duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m average duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m average duration 1h 54m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 14h35 | 11:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 15h24 | 13:24 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
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Distance 243 km |
Average bus duration 9h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Bus providers 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
For as little as £18 you can travel by coach between London and Lille with BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.
London to Lille coach information with BlaBlaCar Bus:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bus routes from London to Lille are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni International.
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 (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 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.
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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 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.
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