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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 15h 51m.

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 46m and costs £75 - £500.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Lille, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £75 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Lens to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Manchester bus from?

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

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 46m and costs £75 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Lens to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lens and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Lens. It is currently 12:01 AM in Lens and 11:01 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?

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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), 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 Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 46m
£79–494
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 Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
12h 16m
£34–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lens to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
6h 41m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
6h 4m
£82–234
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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
15h 51m
£36–82
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 Manchester
7h 37m
£109–155
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CDG - MAN
6h 3m
£62–215
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CRL - MAN
6h 52m
£63–223
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
7h 27m
£54–156
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)CDG - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 9m
£82–284

Lens to Manchester by train and foot

91Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lens to Manchester.

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Distance: 372.2 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Manchester Central Coach Station via Lille, Calais, and London Victoria in around 12h 16m.

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