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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €45 - €110 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lens is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €95 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lens. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lens?

The distance between Manchester and Lens is 599 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €95 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Manchester to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lens train from?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 12:06 PM in Manchester and 1:06 PM in Lens.

Where does the Manchester to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 122+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 47m
€97–492
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain Ter
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Lenstrain Ter
15h 18m
€45–104
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
9h 14m
€58–331
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
6h 42m
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 56m
€101–243
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
7h 43m
€125–176
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 21m
€67–214
Fly Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 30m
€65–252
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
8h 9m
€61–178
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
8h 2m
€89–373
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 57m
€117–373

Manchester to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 599 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lens via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 47m.

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