Business Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£206
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£270
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 45 m
Trains on 18 Sept
25
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Leeds will cost around £270 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £206.
To travel from Lille to Leeds you need to make at least one change.
9153+
G08160
9153+
C02124
9153+
G08153
9145+
C02112
9145+
G08149
9153+
G08153
9145+
C02128
9123+
C02129
9115+
G08100
9141+
G08135Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a train costs an average of £238.
Distance: 471 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£238 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Leeds:
A coach is £177 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Leeds costing on average £238.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 17m.
You'll arrive about 3h 10m sooner (3h 47m by train vs 6h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £238 compared to roughly £21 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Leeds trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9113+ G08095 | On time 8:35 Lille-Europe | 4h49 | 12:24 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9113+ G08100 | On time 8:35 Lille-Europe | 5h46 | 13:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9113+ C02071 | On time 8:35 Lille-Europe | 5h15 | 12:50 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9115+ G08106 | On time 9:30 Lille-Europe | 5h51 | 14:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9115+ C02121 | On time 9:30 Lille-Europe | 5h19 | 13:49 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9115+ C02082 | On time 9:30 Lille-Europe | 6h19 | 14:49 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9123+ G08117 | On time 11:35 Lille-Europe | 5h47 | 16:22 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9123+ C02129 | On time 11:35 Lille-Europe | 5h14 | 15:49 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9123+ G08112 | On time 11:35 Lille-Europe | 4h46 | 15:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9133+ C02112 | On time 13:35 Lille-Europe | 9h15 | 21:50 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9133+ G08160 | On time 13:35 Lille-Europe | 10h53 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9133+ G08149 | On time 13:35 Lille-Europe | 8h50 | 21:25 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9141+ G08149 | On time 15:30 Lille-Europe | 6h55 | 21:25 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9141+ G08160 | On time 15:30 Lille-Europe | 8h58 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9141+ C02112 | On time 15:30 Lille-Europe | 7h20 | 21:50 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9145+ G08149 | On time 16:35 Lille-Europe | 5h50 | 21:25 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9145+ G08160 | On time 16:35 Lille-Europe | 7h53 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9145+ C02112 | On time 16:35 Lille-Europe | 6h15 | 21:50 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9153+ G08160 | On time 18:35 Lille-Europe | 5h53 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9153+ G08153 | On time 18:35 Lille-Europe | 4h46 | 22:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9153+ C02065 | On time 18:35 Lille-Europe | 6h29 | 0:04 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9157+ G08160 | On time 19:35 Lille-Europe | 4h53 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9157+ C02065 | On time 19:35 Lille-Europe | 5h29 | 0:04 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9157+ C02035 | On time 19:35 Lille-Europe | 6h49 | 1:24 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
9167+ C02022 | On time 21:35 Lille-Europe | 5h39 | 2:14 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Lille to Leeds run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £238 but you can travel from only £45 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 471 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 471 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £238 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 21:41 |
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Most Lille to Leeds trains use the Lille-Europe to Leeds station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
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