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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Lens is to bus which costs €17 - €50 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Lens is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Dover, Ghent Dampoort and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lens. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Lens?

The distance between Canterbury and Lens is 174 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Canterbury to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Lens bus from?

Canterbury to Lens bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Lens train from?

Canterbury to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Lens?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Lens is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Canterbury to Lens bus arrive?

Canterbury to Lens bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 7:21 AM in Canterbury and 8:21 AM in Lens.

Where does the Canterbury to Lens train arrive?

Canterbury to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Lens.

Canterbury to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Lens
2h 59m
€55–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
8h 18m
€18–46
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 26m
€66–425
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
3. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
6h 54m
€24–49
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
2h 9m

Canterbury to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Lens.

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Distance: 173.9 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lens via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, and Lille in around 8h 18m.

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