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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €170 and takes 12h 18m.

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 36m and costs €80 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Lens. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

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 36m and costs €80 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Leicester to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Lens?

The best way to get from Leicester to Lens is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €170 and takes 12h 18m.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 8:29 AM in Leicester and 9:29 AM in Lens.

Where does the Leicester to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1007+ 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 36m
€80–388
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
12h 18m
€32–168
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 9m
€71–324
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 foot

73Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Lens.

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Distance: 462.7 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Lens via London Victoria, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 12h 18m.

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