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How to get fromBournemouth to Lensby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    5h 18m
    €158–283

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    12h 34m
    €55–82

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    7h 28m
    €129–215

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar car
    4h 33m
    €208–238

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar car
    5h 35m
    €101–194

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

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Lens via London Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Lille, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 12h 34m.

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