The average train between Canterbury and Lens takes 4h 42m 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 5:20 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Lens. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Lens station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Canterbury to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lens station.
Book your Canterbury to Lens train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Canterbury and Lens is 154.6 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 24m.