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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Southampton is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £120 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Southampton Central via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Lens to Southampton?

The distance between Lens and Southampton is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Lens to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Southampton train from?

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

What is the time difference between Lens and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind Lens. It is currently 10:20 PM in Lens and 9:20 PM in Southampton.

Where does the Lens to Southampton train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Southampton.

Lens to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Southampton by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 54m
£62–214
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Lens to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar
5h 14m
£54–115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Hazebroucktrain Ter
2. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Calais Villetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
12h 8m
£69–145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
4h 11m

Lens to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

90Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lens to Southampton.

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Southampton Central via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 54m.

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