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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 18m.

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 - €440.

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 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bournemouth to Lens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 8:10 PM in Bournemouth and 9:10 PM in Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 912+ 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, 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 Bournemouth to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 31m
€71–437
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Green Line Coach Station
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
4. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
5. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
13h 18m
€51–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
7h 45m
€56–391
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
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
€99–138

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

77Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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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.

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