Middlesbrough to Lens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Middlesbrough and Lens takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 18m
Duration: 688 km
Distance: €244
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via York

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6h 38m

€187–323

Middlesbrough to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Middlesbrough and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
9:25 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 6:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
1:52 PM → 8:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
9:25 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 6:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
1:52 PM → 8:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
9:25 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 6:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
1:52 PM → 8:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
9:25 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 6:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
1:52 PM → 8:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
9:25 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 6:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
1:52 PM → 8:20 PM
5h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 8m • 4 changes
7:53 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
9:25 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 6:23 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:48 AM → 4:49 PM
6h • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 6:58 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
1:48 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
2:48 PM → 9:32 PM
5h 43m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Lens via York, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 38m.

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