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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Lens is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 34m and costs €30 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Lens via Ghent Dampoort and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Chatham to Lens?

The distance between Chatham and Lens is 358 km.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chatham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chatham to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Chatham to Lens?

The best way to get from Chatham to Lens is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Chatham to Lens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chatham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Chatham. It is currently 2:03 AM in Chatham and 3:03 AM in Lens.

Where does the Chatham to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 373+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Chatham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 10m
€51–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
7h 50m
€20–29
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chatham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
2h 29m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
10h 55m
€43–87
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chatham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
3h 34m
€34–87

Chatham to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 357.8 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Lens via Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, and Lille in around 7h 50m.

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