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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Manchester is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £150 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Gare Rue De Tournai and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Lille and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Lens to Manchester?

The distance between Lens and Manchester is 375 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Lens to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Manchester bus from?

Lens to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Manchester train from?

Lens to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lens to Manchester?

The best way to get from Lens to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Lens to Manchester bus arrive?

Lens to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Lens and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Lens. It is currently 5:08 AM in Lens and 4:08 AM in Manchester.

Where does the Lens to Manchester train arrive?

Lens to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Lens to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Lens to Manchester by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 25m
£153–252
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arras to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routiere to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
6h 47m
£48–209
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 2m
£113–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
6h 45m
£192–234
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
5h 39m
£85–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
15h 45m
£59–102
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lens to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
7h 40m
£106–198
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
5h 50m
£66–201
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
7h 12m
£52–218
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
7h 13m
£133–338

Lens to Manchester by train, bus, and foot

128Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.4 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lens to Manchester Central Coach Station via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille, and London Victoria in around 15h 45m.

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