The average train between Southampton and Lens takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lens. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Lens station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Southampton to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Southampton to Lens train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Lens is 302.8 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lens via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 52m.