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

The cheapest way to get from York to Lens is to train and fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Lens is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €440.

Is there a direct train between York and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from York to Lens. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from York to Lens?

The distance between York and Lens is 606 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from York to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Lens train from?

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

What is the time difference between York and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 2:47 AM in York and 3:47 AM in Lens.

Where does the York to Lens train arrive?

York 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 York to Lens?

Book your York to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Lens.

York to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from York 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
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1. Take the train from York to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 22m
€77–435
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Station436
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
9h 3m
€79–394
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
6h 10m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 44m
€116–303
Bus, train via Calais
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
4. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
5. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
15h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
7h 11m
€126–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
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 12m
€77–224
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from York 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
7h 30m
€97–330
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 22m
€92–301

York to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from York to Lens via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 22m.

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