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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 train, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £68, while a coach costs an average of £84.
Distance: 471 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price | £69 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m 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 Leeds to Lille:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Leeds to Lille costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 2m.
The journey is about 3h 12m faster (3h 41m by train vs 6h 53m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£68 vs £69). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lille from Leeds by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leeds to Lille is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lille are Paris, Brussels, Ghent, Bruges and Antwerp. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lille on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Lille:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Leeds to Lille costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 2m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Lille as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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