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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Lens is to train and bus which costs €65 - €230 and takes 17h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Lens is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Lens. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Lens?

The distance between Holyhead and Lens is 727 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Lens without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Holyhead to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Lens train from?

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

What is the time difference between Holyhead and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Holyhead. It is currently 7:38 AM in Holyhead and 8:38 AM in Lens.

Where does the Holyhead to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 968+ hotels available in Lens.

Holyhead to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Holyhead to Lens by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Holyhead to London EustonHolyhead - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
7h 23m
€108–497
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lille
17h 8m
€68–227
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
7h 42m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
4. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
11h 1m
€78–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
8h 42m
€150–212
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
10h 31m
€114–313
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
10h 11m
€80–328
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead 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
9h 48m
€145–450
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
9h 44m
€94–375

Holyhead to Lens by train, foot, and tram

33Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 726.7 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Lens via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 23m.

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