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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at University RE via Lille, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Cardiff Central via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Lens to Cardiff?

The distance between Lens and Cardiff is 338 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lens to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Cardiff bus from?

Lens to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Cardiff train from?

Lens to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lens to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lens to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Lens to Cardiff bus arrive?

Lens to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Lens and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Lens. It is currently 1:32 PM in Lens and 12:32 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Lens to Cardiff train arrive?

Lens to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Lens to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lens to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 32m
£78–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
11h 8m
£35–75
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lens to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
5h 27m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 5m
£63–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Calais VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Road
15h 51m
£42–70
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lens to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
6h 25m
£99–145
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRU - CWL
8h 56m
£91–333

Lens to Cardiff by train, tram, and subway

73Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lens to Cardiff Central via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to University RE via Lille, Calais, and London Victoria in around 11h 8m.

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