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Folkestone to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Lens takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

4h 40m
Duration
416 km
Distance
€152
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
4h 25m
€130–241

Folkestone to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lens at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 416.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 25m.

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