What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Lens is to bus which costs €27 - €180 and takes 15h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Lens is to train via London which takes 5h 24m and costs €100 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Lens. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Lens?

The distance between Castle Cary and Lens is 493 km.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Lens without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 24m and costs €100 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Castle Cary to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Lens train from?

Castle Cary to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Lens?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Lens is to train via London which takes 5h 24m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €180 and takes 15h 15m.

What is the time difference between Castle Cary and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Castle Cary. It is currently 2:58 PM in Castle Cary and 3:58 PM in Lens.

Where does the Castle Cary to Lens train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Castle Cary to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Lens.

Castle Cary to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Castle Cary 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 24m
€102–449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk043
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
15h 15m
€28–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memorial Hall to Hammersmith Bus StationSf2
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
7h 38m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London WaterlooYeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
8h 1m
€88–467
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 48m
€104–147

Castle Cary to Lens by train, subway, and tram

71Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.7 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Pond Inn to Lens via Cenotaph, Bus Station, London Victoria, Lille, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 15h 15m.

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