The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Lille
Cheapest price
€74
Average price
€107
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 47 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lille will cost around €107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
Of the 6 buses that leave London for Lille on Sat, Jan 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct buses cover the 243 km distance in an average of 9 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 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.
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Compare train, bus, and ferry for London to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €129.
Distance: 243 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€69 Average price | €235 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Lille bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lille buses for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 14h05 | 9:35 AM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 1 transfer | |
1254 · 50285 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 14h05 | 10:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
1256 · 50285 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 14h05 | 10:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Lille, Gare Europe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Lille
Buses from London to Lille run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €28 by ferry.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 243 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 243 km |
Average bus duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad, Ourbus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from London to LilleYou can travel by bus between London to Lille with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad, Ourbus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Lille by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Lille
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Express (in the station)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: 2 Train: TGV, TER
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