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 - €85 and takes 13h 45m.

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 36m and costs €150 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Lens via London Victoria, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

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 York, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Lens?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Lens is 687 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 36m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Middlesbrough to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Lens bus from?

Middlesbrough to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Lens train from?

Middlesbrough to Lens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough 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 36m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Lens bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Middlesbrough and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Middlesbrough. It is currently 3:51 PM in Middlesbrough and 4:51 PM in Lens.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Lens train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Lens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

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

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

Book your Middlesbrough to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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 Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 36m
€158–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
13h 45m
€49–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Marble Archbus 436 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
10h 2m
€93–212
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
6h 48m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NCL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 1m
€129–331
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 50m
€172–296
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
7h 53m
€111–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
10h 10m
€108–303
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 28m
€147–355
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LBA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
9h 5m
€124–379

Middlesbrough to Lens by train and foot

51Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.4 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Lens via London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 13h 45m.

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