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LEGO High-Speed Train (40518)

Creator Expert · 284 pieces

From £17.99 at LEGO.com UK

Not retiring yet (on sale since 2022)

LEGO High-Speed Train (40518)
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Price at LEGO.com UK

Regular price £17.99

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Price history

Lowest price today
£17.99
at LEGO.com UK
Lowest we’ve recorded
£17.99
LEGO.com UK, 8 Oct 2026
LEGO’s regular price
£17.99
Tracked since
8 Oct 2026
No price change since
Price records (1)
  • 8 October 2026 · LEGO.com UK£17.99

Prices at LEGO.com UK, Amazon.co.uk, Argos, Smyths Toys, Very, John Lewis, The Entertainer and Kidinn, checked daily. A line breaks when a store was out of stock or not selling the set.

LEGO High-Speed Train in other countries

The lowest price today in each country where LEGO sells it, converted at the European Central Bank’s rate. Delivery across borders isn’t included: most stores only ship inside their own country.

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Exchange rates of 22 October 2026.

Resale value

What the LEGO High-Speed Train actually sold for on BrickLink, the LEGO-owned marketplace, in the last 6 months.

New

£13.46

Median of 4 sales (worldwide), from £11.38 to £14.20

-25% vs LEGO’s regular price (£17.99)

Used

No sales in the last 6 months.

Sales on BrickLink, updated daily (last update 23 October 2026). Sold in US dollars, shown in British Pound at the ECB rate of 22 October 2026. Few sales mean a less reliable figure.

Set details

Pieces
284
Minifigures
None
Ages
7+
Released
2022
Set number
40518
Theme
Creator Expert
Price per piece
6.3pat today’s lowest price
LEGO.com rating
3.9
LEGO Insiders points
144

LEGO High-Speed Train building instructions

Official instructions from LEGO.com, free to download. The LEGO Builder app has them too, many with 3D steps. All instructions on LEGO.com

LEGO High-Speed Train parts list

284 pieces in 57 different parts and colors.

  • Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3, White×3685984
  • Brick 1 x 1, Dark Blue×203005
  • Plate 1 x 2, Yellow×203023
  • Train Wheel Small, hole notched for wheels holder pin, Black×1650254
  • Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube, Trans-Clear×123065
  • Plate 1 x 2, Medium Azure×113023

Parts list: Rebrickable.

About the LEGO High-Speed Train

Train fans can create thrilling stories as they hurtle through cities and the countryside with this incredibly detailed High-Speed Train (40518). The train features 2 connected carriages, one of which contains the driver’s compartment and has a sloped front. A wonderful gift for kids aged 7 and up to proudly display or use to play out fast-paced adventures.
  • Journey of a lifetime – take a trip onboard the LEGO® Creator High-Speed Train (40518), featuring 2 carriages, one of which has the driver’s compartment at the front
  • For ages 7+ – This 284-piece model can be given as a gift for kids who love playing out fun stories with trains
  • Create a mega-train – This 2-carriage set comes with stickers to decorate 4 separate carriages. Buy two sets and combine and decorate them to make an even bigger 4-carriage train
  • Portable play – The High-Speed Train measures over 2 in. (6.5 cm) high, 14 in. (36 cm) long and 1 in. (3 cm) wide, so kids can play with it at home or take it with them wherever they go

Description: LEGO.com.

LEGO High-Speed Train: FAQ

Is the LEGO High-Speed Train retiring?

Not yet flagged, but the LEGO High-Speed Train is an older set. LEGO.com UK doesn’t list it as “Retiring soon” yet, but it has been on sale since 2022, longer than most sets (two to three years). That makes it one of the likelier sets to be flagged next. We check every day and will update this page the day it is.

How much is the LEGO High-Speed Train?

The lowest price we found today is £17.99 at LEGO.com UK (regular price £17.99). Prices change often: this page is updated every day.

Should I buy the LEGO High-Speed Train now or wait?

Full price today: wait for a deal. The best price today is £17.99 at LEGO.com UK, LEGO’s regular price. Black Friday is 36 days away.

Where can I find the instructions for the LEGO High-Speed Train?

LEGO publishes them for free on LEGO.com as a PDF, linked on this page, and in the LEGO Builder app.

How many pieces are in the LEGO High-Speed Train (40518)?

284 pieces. At today’s price, that’s 6.3p per piece.

When was the LEGO High-Speed Train released?

It was released in 2022.

What is the LEGO High-Speed Train worth?

New, it sold for £13.46 on BrickLink (median of 4 sales in the last 6 months, worldwide). LEGO’s regular price is £17.99.

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