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Compare train for Lille to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, while a bus costs an average of $101.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m 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 Lille to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Leicester:
A train is $52 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lille to Leicester costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€85) compared to roughly $23 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$77 (-€64). The journey takes 10h 33m versus 5h 38m 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 Lille to Leicester
How to get from Lille to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 AM 11h35 Lille 12:10 PM Leicester $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:35 AM 11h35 Lille 12:10 PM Leicester $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:35 AM 11h35 Lille 12:10 PM Leicester $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Leicester:
A train is $52 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lille to Leicester costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Leicester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
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