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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Chester is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £90 - £490.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Lille, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Lens to Chester?

The distance between Lens and Chester is 370 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £90 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lens to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Chester bus from?

Lens to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Train or bus from Lens to Chester?

The best way to get from Lens to Chester is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £90 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Lens to Chester bus arrive?

Lens to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Lens and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Lens. It is currently 11:47 AM in Lens and 10:47 AM in Chester.

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

Book your Lens to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 950+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
6h 19m
£91–486
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange
12h 58m
£39–75
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lens to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
6h 15m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h
£88–259
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Calais VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
16h 52m
£42–87
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lens to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chester
7h 11m
£109–160
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 41m
£61–258
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CRL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 51m
£58–182
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)CDG - LPL
7h 14m
£78–303
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Arras to Amiens
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroport
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 15m
£58–167
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)CDG - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
8h 32m
£90–295

Lens to Chester by train, bus, and foot

74Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Chester via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Chester Bus Interchange via Lille, Calais, and London Victoria in around 12h 58m.

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