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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Lens is to bus and train which costs €35 - €80 and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Lens is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Bath to Lens?

The distance between Bath and Lens is 479 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Bath to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Lens train from?

Bath to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

What is the time difference between Bath and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 12:15 PM in Bath and 1:15 PM in Lens.

Where does the Bath to Lens train arrive?

Bath to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 992+ hotels available in Lens.

Bath to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Bath 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 Bath Spa to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 3m
€83–425
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
13h 11m
€39–77
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 54m
€105–147

Bath to Lens by train, subway, and tram

78Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 479.5 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 3m.

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