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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 45m.

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 39m and costs €100 - €600.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

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 39m and costs €100 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chester to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lens train from?

Chester to Lens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Lens?

The best way to get from Chester to Lens is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 45m.

What is the time difference between Chester and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 1:45 AM in Chester and 2:45 AM in Lens.

Where does the Chester to Lens train arrive?

Chester to Lens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1042+ 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 39m
€105–587
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
14h 45m
€49–92
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 33m
€64–366
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 24m
€68–243
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
€109–286
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
€73–303
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 6m
€88–354
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 5m
€108–355
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
9h 14m
€66–274

Chester to Lens by train, foot, and tram

77Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.6 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Lens via London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 45m.

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