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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Lens is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Lens. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Kettering to Lens?

The distance between Kettering and Lens is 419 km.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kettering to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Lens train from?

Kettering to Lens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

What is the time difference between Kettering and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Kettering. It is currently 3:16 AM in Kettering and 4:16 AM in Lens.

Where does the Kettering to Lens train arrive?

Kettering to Lens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Kettering 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 Kettering 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 31m
€72–455
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kettering to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kettering to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 17m
€95–133

Kettering to Lens by train and tram

77Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kettering to Lens.

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Distance: 419.3 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 31m.

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