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

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Lens is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Lens is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €80 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Chippenham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Chippenham to Lens?

The distance between Chippenham and Lens is 459 km.

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

The best way to get from Chippenham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €80 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Chippenham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Lens train from?

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

What is the time difference between Chippenham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Chippenham. It is currently 11:30 PM in Chippenham and 12:30 AM in Lens.

Where does the Chippenham to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1053+ hotels available in Lens.

Chippenham to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Chippenham 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
best
1. Take the train from Chippenham to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4h 52m
€85–462
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
12h 38m
€45–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chippenham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chippenham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 32m
€100–140

Chippenham to Lens by bus and train

64Weekly Services

12h 38mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 458.8 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Chippenham 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 4h 52m.

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