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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Lille:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Lille costing on average $93 (€78).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 1m.
You'll arrive about 3h 14m sooner (3h 39m by train vs 6h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $93 (€78) compared to roughly $92 (€77) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Leeds to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:00 PM 13h00 Leeds 5:00 AM Lille $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:00 PM 13h00 Leeds 5:00 AM Lille $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:00 PM 13h00 Leeds 5:00 AM Lille $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Lille:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Lille costing on average $93 (€78).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 1m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
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