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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lens is to bus which costs €27 - €160 and takes 14h 29m.

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 42m and costs €90 - €550.

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, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

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 42m and costs €90 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lens?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lens is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €90 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €160 and takes 14h 29m.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:46 AM in Manchester and 5:46 AM 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 206+ 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 EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 42m
€90–549
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
14h 29m
€27–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
9h 13m
€58–395
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
6h 38m
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
7h 22m
€59–191
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
7h 39m
€127–179
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
6h 52m
€95–262
Fly Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 32m
€61–277
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routière
3. Take the train from Amiens to Arras
8h 12m
€56–178
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LBA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 57m
€91–345
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 41m
€89–332

Manchester to Lens by train, foot, and tram

75Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 598.9 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Lens via London Victoria, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 29m.

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