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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Lens is to train via York which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Lens. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Lens via Darlington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Lens?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Lens is 688 km.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Lens without a car is to train via York which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Middlesbrough to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Lens train from?

Middlesbrough to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Lens?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Lens is to train via York which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the time difference between Middlesbrough and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Middlesbrough. It is currently 7:14 PM in Middlesbrough and 8:14 PM in Lens.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Lens train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to York
2. Take the train from York to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
6h 41m
€85–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals436 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
14h 30m
€49–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUkx010 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
9h 2m
€62–344
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
6h 44m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)NCL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 2m
€102–337
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's CrossNewcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
6h 47m
€115–542
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
7h 44m
€141–199
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
9h 58m
€81–320
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 28m
€122–365
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough 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
8h 38m
€102–392

Middlesbrough to Lens by train and bus

78Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Lens via York, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 30m.

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