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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 42m.

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 12m and costs €100 - €270.

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 and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

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 12m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Lens?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Lens is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 42m.

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Nottingham. It is currently 11:36 PM in Nottingham and 12:36 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 480+ 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 Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 12m
€106–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
12h 42m
€40–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Marble Archbus 450 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 44m
€61–222
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nottingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
5h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
6h 15m
€79–152

Nottingham to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest 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 12m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Lens via London Victoria, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 12h 42m.

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