4h-40 = -36
The road distance from Paris, France, to Köln, Germany is 483 km (300 mi). The driving time is 4H40. The distance as the crow flies is 402 km (250 mi).
The nearest sea port for Champigneulles, near Nancy, France is Antwerpen (Belgium - distance 361 km - 3H30 driving time). The closest French sea port is Calais on the English channel (distance 470 km - 4H40 driving time).
The standard off-peak rail fare from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (two changes en route) is £25.10. Journey time: 2h17.The National Express bus fare from East Midlands Airport to Manchester Coach Station (one change en route) is £30.90. Average journey time: 4h40.
According to their own website - the journey time from London to Amsterdam is 4h 38m. The Eurostar doesn't currently go to Amsterdam so you will have to change trains in Lille or Brussels.