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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Lens is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €490.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Lens?

The distance between Nottingham and Lens is 507 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Nottingham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Lens train from?

Nottingham to Lens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Nottingham. It is currently 11:03 PM in Nottingham and 12:03 AM in Lens.

Where does the Nottingham to Lens train arrive?

Nottingham to Lens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Lens.

Nottingham to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, 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 Nottingham to London St Pancras IntlNottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 10m
€77–487
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals450 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais814 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
12h 49m
€40–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk004 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
7h 4m
€53–385
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nottingham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
5h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
6h 6m
€108–152

Nottingham to Lens by train and tram

76Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Lens.

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Distance: 506.6 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 10m.

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