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The average train between Canterbury and Lens takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lens. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Lens station via London St Pancras Intl station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Canterbury to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Lens is 154.6 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 56m.
