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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lens is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Lens is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €80 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Lens. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Gare Rue De Tournai via Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between London and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from London to Lens. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from London to Lens?

The distance between London and Lens is 304 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Lens without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from London to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Lens bus from?

London to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Lens train from?

London to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Lens?

The best way to get from London to Lens is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the London to Lens bus arrive?

London to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between London and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:02 AM in London and 12:02 PM in Lens.

Where does the London to Lens train arrive?

London to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Lens.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
2h 21m
€85–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N380 / ...
7h 44m
€29–49
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
3h 11m
€171–188
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
4h 11m
€60–121

London to Lens by train and bus

100Weekly Services

2h 21mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.3 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lens via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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