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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Lens is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Lens via London Victoria, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Lens?

The distance between Cheltenham and Lens is 501 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cheltenham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Lens bus from?

Cheltenham to Lens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Lens?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Lens is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Lens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 10:06 PM in Cheltenham and 11:06 PM in Lens.

Where does the Cheltenham to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 39m
€99–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
12h 10m
€44–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
5h 10m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
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
13h 7m
€50–120
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
6h 16m
€71–115

Cheltenham to Lens by train, subway, and tram

77Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Lens.

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Distance: 501.5 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 12h 10m.

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