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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Lens is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €410.

How far is it from Leicester to Lens?

The distance between Leicester and Lens is 463 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Leicester to Lens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 5:51 AM in Leicester and 6:51 AM in Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Leicester 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 35m
€82–409
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain Ter
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Lenstrain Ter
12h 12m
€37–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 13m
€71–344
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
4h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
5h 43m
€102–143

Leicester to Lens by train and bus

76Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Lens.

Launch map view

Distance: 463 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 35m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.