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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lens takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration
599 km
Distance
€197
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
5h 46m
€167–287

Manchester to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lens at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 598.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lens via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 46m.

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