How to get from London to Lille
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Lille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 15m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 245 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
245 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €86Checked Sep 4 | 10h 40m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €52Reading date not recorded | 3h 50m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 7h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€86Checked Sep 410h 40m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€52Reading date not recorded3h 50m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Sep 87h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Lille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Victoria CoachbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Victoria Coach → Lillebus
FlixBus·6h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, London to Lille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€189Departures from London to Lille
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 09:00 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-LilleBook →
EurostarLondon-BrusselsBook →
BlaBlaCar BusBrussels-LilleBook →
RyanairLondon-NiceSee live options and dates →
RyanairNice-LilleSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Eurostar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Lille works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Victoria Coach, about 10 min. Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lille (6h 45m). In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 15m, 1 transfer.
London to Lille: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Lille?
The most useful route takes about 7h 15m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Lille from London?
About 245 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Lille cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €43. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Lille?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Eurostar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair.
Can you get from London to Lille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 21m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Lille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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