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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Lens is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Lens is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €600.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Lens. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Lens?

The distance between Liverpool and Lens is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Liverpool to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Lens train from?

Liverpool to Lens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Lens?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Lens is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 11:10 AM in Liverpool and 12:10 PM in Lens.

Where does the Liverpool to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London EustonLiverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 58m
€98–553
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Marble ArchUk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
10h 18m
€57–387
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
6h 28m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 19m
€97–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
14h 40m
€65–96
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
7h 28m
€132–187
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
8h 9m
€61–194
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 2m
€63–280
Fly Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 43m
€82–381
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routière
4. Take the train from Amiens to Arras
8h 40m
€58–181

Liverpool to Lens by train, foot, and tram

76Weekly Services

5h 58mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.6 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lens via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 40m.

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