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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €80 - €200 and takes 15h 57m.

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 35m and costs €100 - €290.

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 35m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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.

What is the time difference between Middlesbrough and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Middlesbrough. It is currently 9:22 AM in Middlesbrough and 10:22 AM 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?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 11 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 35m
€102–281
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
8h 49m
€58–188
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 Arrastrain
8h 20m
€115–328
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 47m
€116–278
Bus, train via Calais
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436 / ...
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 57m
€82–196
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
€112–174
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 2m
€114–314
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 26m
€138–329
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 Arrastrain
8h 21m
€134–323
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
10h 50m
€94–264

Middlesbrough to Lens by train and bus

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6h 35mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.7 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m.

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