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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Lens via London Victoria, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Lens via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Lens?

The distance between Bournemouth and Lens is 481 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Bournemouth to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Lens bus from?

Bournemouth to Lens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Lens train from?

Bournemouth to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Lens?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lens is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Lens bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Lens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 2:42 PM in Bournemouth and 3:42 PM in Lens.

Where does the Bournemouth to Lens train arrive?

Bournemouth to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 474+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, subway, 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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 42m
€143–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
11h 55m
€33–93
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
4h 33m
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
6h 17m
€66–205
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
5h 40m
€69–137

Bournemouth to Lens by train, subway, and foot

52Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Lens.

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Distance: 481.2 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lens via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 11h 55m.

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