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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Lille
Showing times and prices for 16 Apr
Cheapest price
£325
Average price
£359
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
481 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Lille will cost around £359 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £325.
Fast trains
To travel from Manchester to Lille you need to make at least 2 changes.
W02855+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
914812:146h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)19:26Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes- W02844+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+915212:546h33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)20:27Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes
- W03152+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+915812:348h22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)21:56Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes
- W03154+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+914811:346h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)19:26Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes
- L02134+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+915213:146h13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)20:27Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes
- W02817+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+915815:145h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)21:56Lille-Europe£3371One-way2 changes
- W03152+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+914812:345h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)19:26Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes
- W02452+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+91266:295h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:26Lille-Europe£4131One-way2 changes
- W02818+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+915814:546h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)21:56Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes
- W02855+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+914812:146h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)19:26Lille-Europe£3251One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Lille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lille 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 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £268.
Distance: 481 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£268 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Lille trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C43528+ Y12141+9148 | 5:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 12h16 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| C43528+Y12141+9140 | 5:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h15 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| C43528+Y12141+9132 | 5:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h16 | 13:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02452+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9132 | 5:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h57 | 13:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02452+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9140 | 5:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h56 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02452+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9126 | 5:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h57 | 11:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| C43532+Y12147+9132 | 6:12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h14 | 13:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| C43532+Y12147+9148 | 6:12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 11h14 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| C43532+Y12147+9140 | 6:12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h13 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| Y12357 · Y12153+9140 | 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h42 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| Y12357 · Y12153+9152 | 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h44 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| Y12357 · Y12153+9148 | 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h43 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02898+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9148 | 7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h32 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02898+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h33 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02898+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9140 | 7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h31 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L36558+C51596+9140 | 8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h12 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L36558+C51596+9148 | 8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h13 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L36558+C51596+9152 | 8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h14 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02888+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h53 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02888+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9148 | 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h52 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02888+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9140 | 8:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h51 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L02116+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9148 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h32 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L02116+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9140 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h31 | 15:25 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L02116+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h33 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W03154+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9148 | 10:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h52 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W03154+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 10:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h53 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W03154+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 10:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h22 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02857+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9148 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h32 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02857+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h33 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02857+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h02 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02855+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9148 | 11:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h12 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02855+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 11:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h13 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02855+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 11:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h42 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W03152+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 11:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h22 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W03152+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9148 | 11:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h52 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W03152+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 11:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h53 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02844+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h33 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02844+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h02 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L02134+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9152 | 12:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h13 | 18:27 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| L02134+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 12:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h42 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02823+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 13:34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h22 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02818+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 13:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 6h02 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| W02817+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+9158 | 14:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h42 | 19:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Lille
United Kingdom
France
Trains from Manchester to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £268 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 18:35. The fastest train covers the 481 km distance in 4h 41m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £37
Distance 481 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £268 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 18:35 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £37
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Lille trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Lille from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 41m
Cheapest Price
£268
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Manchester to Lille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Lille by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Lille can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £268, while the average price tends to be around £268.
The train journey from Manchester to Lille covers a distance of 481 km and takes approximately 4h 41m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Lille is 481 km.
The first train from Manchester to Lille leaves at 0:15.
The last train from Manchester to Lille departs at 18:35.
Trains from Manchester to Lille run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Lille.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Lille.
To get from Manchester to Lille, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Lille.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lille is by coach, costing approximately £37.
Booking trains from Manchester to Lille in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Lille offers varied scenery. Travellers can enjoy views of the English countryside as the train passes through regions like the Peak District. Once in France, the landscape transitions to charming rural vistas before reaching the vibrant cityscape of Lille.
A day trip from Manchester to Lille is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 41m. However, there are 5 trains per day. The distance is 481 km.
In Lille, you can explore the Lille Zoo, a family-friendly attraction with various animals and educational exhibits, or relax at Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas, a vibrant urban park. Visit the lively Marché de Wazemmes to experience local produce and goods. Discover natural history at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille, and admire art at La Piscine Museum in nearby Roubaix. For sights, enjoy the Palais des Beaux-Arts, one of France's largest art museums, or stroll through Vieux Lille, known for its cobblestone streets and Flemish architecture. Don't miss La Citadelle, a 17th-century fortress with a scenic park, Lille Cathedral's striking Gothic Revival design, or the bustling Grand Place, the city's central square.
A two to three-day visit to Lille should suffice to explore its main attractions, including the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Vieux Lille, and La Citadelle.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Lille.
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