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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €45 - €95 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Lens is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €85 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Lens. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Lens via Wakefield Westgate, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Lens?

The distance between Pontefract and Lens is 600 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €85 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Pontefract to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Lens train from?

Pontefract to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

What is the time difference between Pontefract and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Pontefract. It is currently 12:29 AM in Pontefract and 1:29 AM in Lens.

Where does the Pontefract to Lens train arrive?

Pontefract 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 Pontefract to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Lens.

Pontefract to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Pontefract 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
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's CrossLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
6h 8m
€88–542
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
15h 23m
€46–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Arch561 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
10h 51m
€80–391
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Pontefract to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
5h 43m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf 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
4. Take the train from Arras to Lens
7h 47m
€89–321
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pontefract to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
6h 43m
€120–170
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
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 32m
€73–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
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 3m
€109–299

Pontefract to Lens by train and tram

75Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.4 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lens via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 8m.

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