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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Brighton to Lens?

The distance between Brighton and Lens is 390 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Brighton to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Lens train from?

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

What is the time difference between Brighton and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 5:38 PM in Brighton and 6:38 PM in Lens.

Where does the Brighton to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton 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 Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 49m
€59–365
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
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 37m
€44–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pool Valley Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationUk066
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
6h 35m
€55–348
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
3h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
4h 30m
€72–100

Brighton to Lens by train and tram

76Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 389.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 49m.

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