What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €120 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 37m and costs €85 - €120.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Lens?

The distance between Basingstoke and Lens is 385 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €80 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Lens?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Basingstoke to Lens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 3:29 AM in Basingstoke and 4:29 AM in Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 992+ hotels available in Lens.

Basingstoke to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London WaterlooBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 50m
€82–337
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
6h 36m
€54–319
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
3h 35m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
10h 48m
€59–168
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
4h 37m
€86–120

Basingstoke to Lens by train, subway, bus, and tram

78Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.9 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Lens via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 50m.

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