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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Lens is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lens via London Victoria, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Bristol to Lens?

The distance between Bristol and Lens is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Bristol to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lens train from?

Bristol to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Lens?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lens is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Bristol to Lens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 3:28 AM in Bristol and 4:28 AM in Lens.

Where does the Bristol to Lens train arrive?

Bristol to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.

Bristol to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 21m
€120–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
11h 45m
€44–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
4h 51m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 34m
€72–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain Ter
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Lenstrain Ter
12h 44m
€53–94
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
5h 58m
€105–148

Bristol to Lens by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 11h 45m.

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