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How to get fromPontefract to Lensby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    6h 9m
    €84–253

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    11h 20m
    €76–261

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar car
    5h 46m

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LBA - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain train
    7h 33m
    €111–285

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar car
    6h 52m
    €93–146

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane MAN - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    9h 33m
    €86–266

Pontefract to Lens by train and tram

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 9m.

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