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

The cheapest way to get from England to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €110 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Lens is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 11m and costs €170 - €190.

Is there a direct train between England and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from England to Lens. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from England to Lens?

The distance between England and Lens is 308 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 via London St Pancras Intl which takes 3h 37m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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.

What is the time difference between England and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 12:02 AM in England and 1:02 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 1231+ hotels available in Lens.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from England to Lens by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Train via London St Pancras Intl
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 37m
€85–159
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 46m
€39–119
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
3h 11m
€171–187
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
4h 11m
€46–110

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Distance: 308.2 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Lens via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 37m.

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