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

The cheapest way to get from Beckenham to Lens is to bus which costs €26 - €130 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckenham to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Beckenham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Beckenham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ravensbourne and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Beckenham to Lens?

The distance between Beckenham and Lens is 323 km.

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

The best way to get from Beckenham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Beckenham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckenham to Lens train from?

Beckenham to Lens train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Ravensbourne station.

Train or bus from Beckenham to Lens?

The best way to get from Beckenham to Lens is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €130 and takes 10h 6m.

What is the time difference between Beckenham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Beckenham. It is currently 10:43 AM in Beckenham and 11:43 AM in Lens.

Where does the Beckenham to Lens train arrive?

Beckenham to Lens train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Beckenham to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Ravensbourne to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 6m
€55–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
10h 6m
€26–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Beckenham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
2h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Beckenham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
3h 53m
€70–97

Beckenham to Lens by train and tram

76Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 322.7 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ravensbourne to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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