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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Manchester is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 15h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £140 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Lens to Manchester?

The distance between Lens and Manchester is 374 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Lens to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Manchester train from?

Lens to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lens to Manchester?

The best way to get from Lens to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 15h 27m.

What is the time difference between Lens and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Lens. It is currently 11:43 PM in Lens and 10:43 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Lens to Manchester train arrive?

Lens to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3645+ hotels available in Manchester.

Lens to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Lens to Manchester 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 49m
£145–252
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arras to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
7h 22m
£41–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 32m
£99–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
6h 45m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
6h 4m
£80–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
15h 27m
£57–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lens to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
7h 45m
£84–155
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
6h 2m
£72–265
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
6h 48m
£58–230
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
7h 40m
£85–275

Lens to Manchester by train and foot

64Weekly Services

5h 49mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lens to Manchester.

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Distance: 372.2 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lens to Manchester Central Coach Station via Lille Flandres, Lille, and London Victoria in around 15h 27m.

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