The average train between Leicester and Lille takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Lille. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Lille at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Lille. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Lille station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Leicester to Lille train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Lille train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Leicester to Lille train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Eurostar.
The distance between Leicester and Lille is 365.1 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.