The average train between Lens and Manchester takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Manchester. 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 3 hours between Lens and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lens to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Lens to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lille Europe station.
Lens to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lens to Manchester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lens and Manchester is 484.9 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 49m.