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 €40 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lens is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €450.

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 12h 15m.

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 31m and costs €70 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Lens?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lens is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

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 5:00 PM in Bournemouth and 6:00 PM in Lens.

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

Book your Bournemouth to Lens bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1069+ 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, 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 WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 31m
€71–447
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
12h 15m
€40–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 32m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
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
12h 54m
€44–102
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 34m
€98–138

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

76Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Lens.

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Distance: 481.3 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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, 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 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 12h 15m.

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