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 €45 - €90 and takes 14h 37m.

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 €100 - €280.

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 €100 - €280.

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.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lens?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lens is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 37m.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:10 AM in Manchester and 5:10 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 373+ hotels available in Lens.

Manchester to Lens - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 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
€109–277
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
cheapest
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 14m
€46–181
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 19m
€74–243
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 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 28m
€65–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
14h 37m
€47–88
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 48m
€95–175
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 Lille Europetrain
6h 13m
€79–268
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 47m
€88–245
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 58m
€99–298
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 Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 16m
€95–278
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
9h 46m
€85–279

Manchester to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Lens.

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Distance: 598.9 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lens via London Victoria, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 37m.

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