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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lens is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lens is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €150 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lens. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Lens via Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lens. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lens?

The distance between Folkestone and Lens is 161 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Folkestone to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lens bus from?

Folkestone to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Lens?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lens is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Folkestone to Lens bus arrive?

Folkestone to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 6:23 PM in Folkestone and 7:23 PM in Lens.

Where does the Folkestone to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Folkestone to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Lens by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, car train, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
2h 53m
€27–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
6h 31m
€16–26
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 25m
€127–238
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
1h 45m
€150–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain Ter
3. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Lenstrain Ter
6h 56m
€23–48

Folkestone to Lens by train and foot

52Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Lens.

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Distance: 160.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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