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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Lens is to train and bus which costs €85 - €170 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Lens is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Durham to Lens?

The distance between Durham and Lens is 712 km.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Durham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Lens train from?

Durham to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

What is the time difference between Durham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Durham. It is currently 3:22 AM in Durham and 4:22 AM in Lens.

Where does the Durham to Lens train arrive?

Durham to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 480+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 18m
€118–290
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
16h 27m
€86–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Marble Archbus 598
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
11h 4m
€92–294
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Durham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
7h 6m
Fly Newcastle to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NCL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 58m
€104–335
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
8h 11m
€114–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 41m
€121–325
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h
€145–337
Fly Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 1m
€121–315
Fly Newcastle to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane NCL - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 24m
€110–309
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
10h 26m
€102–305

Durham to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 712.2 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Lens via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 18m.

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