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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Lens is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 26m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Lens via Ghent Dampoort and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Lens?

The distance between Gillingham and Lens is 360 km.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €55 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Gillingham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Lens bus from?

Gillingham to Lens bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Lens train from?

Gillingham to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Lens?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Lens is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €55 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Gillingham to Lens bus arrive?

Gillingham to Lens bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Gillingham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Gillingham. It is currently 10:27 PM in Gillingham and 11:27 PM in Lens.

Where does the Gillingham to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 968+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gillingham 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 Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 10m
€55–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
7h 50m
€20–49
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gillingham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
2h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoria
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
9h 55m
€43–117
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gillingham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
3h 26m
€64–88

Gillingham to Lens by train and tram

75Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.1 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Lens via Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, and Lille in around 7h 50m.

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