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

The cheapest way to get from England to Lens is to bus which costs €18 - €160 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Lens is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €350.

Is there a direct train between England and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from England to Lens?

The distance between England and Lens is 307 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from England to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Lens train from?

England to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from England to Lens?

The best way to get from England to Lens is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €160 and takes 10h 11m.

What is the time difference between England and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 1:12 AM in England and 2:12 AM in Lens.

Where does the England to Lens train arrive?

England to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1071+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from England to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 39m
€48–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN870 / ...
10h 11m
€18–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
3h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
4h 10m
€72–99

England to Lens by subway, train, and foot

76Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.8 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Lens via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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