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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Lille:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Lille costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 10h 4m versus 5h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Lille
How to get from Leicester to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:05 AM 11h25 Leicester 2:30 PM Lille $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:05 AM 11h25 Leicester 2:30 PM Lille $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:05 AM 11h25 Leicester 2:30 PM Lille $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 12h30 Leicester 6:30 AM Lille $143 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Lille:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Lille costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, East Midlands Railway to go to Lille by train.
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