The average train between Brest and Lens takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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 Brest and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brest 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.
No, there is no direct train from Brest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Brest to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Brest to Lens train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Brest and Lens is 575.5 km. The road distance is 808 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 6h 51m.