Edinburgh to Lens Trains

Edinburgh to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lens takes 9h 6m 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.

9h 6m

Duration

932 km

Distance

€315

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Edinburgh to Lens train times

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 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:30 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 8:20 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 7:07 AM
Arrives next day
15h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 8:20 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 8:20 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 8:20 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 8:20 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 6:23 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:30 AM → 6:58 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

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 18m.

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