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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Lens takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

5h 50m
Duration
606 km
Distance
€181
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
5h 20m
€145–264

York to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between York and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 606.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from York to Lens via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 20m.

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