What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Lille is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €140 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Lille via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Lille. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Leeds to Lille?

The distance between Leeds and Lille is 563 km.

How do I travel from Leeds to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €140 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Lille?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Leeds to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Lille bus from?

Leeds to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Lille train from?

Leeds to Lille train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Lille?

The best way to get from Leeds to Lille is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Leeds to Lille bus arrive?

Leeds to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 12:01 AM in Leeds and 1:01 AM in Lille.

Where does the Leeds to Lille train arrive?

Leeds to Lille train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Lille?

Book your Leeds to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Lille?

Book your Leeds to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Lille.

Leeds to Lille - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leeds to Lille by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4h 33m
€146–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
11h 30m
€41–71
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
6h 4m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LBA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 16m
€85–303
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
5h 33m
€135–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
7h 17m
€99–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 32m
€71–236
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 13m
€96–322
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 49m
€110–288
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 14m
€114–352
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 9m
€70–283

Leeds to Lille by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Leeds to Lille Europe via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Lille via London Victoria and Dover in around 11h 30m.

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