What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lens is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €750.

How far is it from Chester to Lens?

The distance between Chester and Lens is 592 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Chester to Lens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chester and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:54 AM in Chester and 6:54 AM in Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Lens.

Chester to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 42m
€105–739
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais814 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
15h 35m
€52–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Marble ArchUk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
9h 37m
€65–390
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
6h 13m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
8h 25m
€69–196
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
7h 13m
€127–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 55m
€105–277
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 37m
€71–272
Fly Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 11m
€86–303
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routière
4. Take the train from Amiens to Arras
8h 46m
€66–203
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 9m
€114–335

Chester to Lens by train, foot, and bus

77Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.8 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lens via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 42m.

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