The average train between Étaples and Lens takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Étaples 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Étaples and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Étaples is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Étaples to Lens. However, there are services departing from Étaples station and arriving at Lens station via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Étaples to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Etaples Le Touquet station.
Étaples to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
Book your Étaples to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Étaples and Lens is 84.6 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Etaples Le Touquet to Arras hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week.