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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Lens takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 47m
Duration
463 km
Distance
€174
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester 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 34m
€143–247

Leicester to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:13 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Lens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 462.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 34m.

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