The average train between Lens and Dover takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Dover. 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 3 hours between Lens and Dover. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lens to Dover? 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 Lens to Dover. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Dover station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Lens to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
Lens to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Lens to Dover train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lens and Dover is 131.5 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Dover Priory via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 33m.