What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lille is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 13h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lille is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lille. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lille via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lille. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lille?

The distance between Manchester and Lille is 560 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €110 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Lille?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Manchester to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lille bus from?

Manchester to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lille train from?

Manchester to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lille?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lille is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Lille bus arrive?

Manchester to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 6:40 PM in Manchester and 7:40 PM in Lille.

Where does the Manchester to Lille train arrive?

Manchester to Lille train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Lille?

Book your Manchester to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Lille?

Book your Manchester to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Lille.

Manchester to Lille - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 39m
€119–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
13h 40m
€31–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 40m
€74–185
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
6h 45m
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 45m
€94–262
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
7h 57m
€126–178
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
6h 17m
€49–203
Fly Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 12m
€70–292
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 2m
€90–343
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 1m
€67–213

Manchester to Lille by train and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Lille.

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Distance: 560.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lille Europe via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Lille via London Victoria in around 13h 40m.

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