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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Lens is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €440.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Grantham to Lens?

The distance between Grantham and Lens is 473 km.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Grantham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Lens train from?

Grantham to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

What is the time difference between Grantham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Grantham. It is currently 9:36 PM in Grantham and 10:36 PM in Lens.

Where does the Grantham to Lens train arrive?

Grantham to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1074+ hotels available in Lens.

Grantham to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Grantham to Lens by train (Eurostar), 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 Grantham to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 38m
€68–440
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Grantham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Grantham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 37m
€101–142

Grantham to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grantham to Lens.

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Distance: 473.3 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Lens via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 38m.

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