The average train between Edinburgh and Lens takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lens at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Lens. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lens station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Edinburgh to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lens train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Edinburgh and Lens is 732.7 km. The road distance is 932 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lens via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 37m.