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 €16 - €140 and takes 8h 48m.

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 31m and costs €45 - €350.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs €45 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from London to Lens, including transfers.

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 31m and costs €45 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €140 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the time difference between London and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 2:08 AM in London and 3:08 AM 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?

Book your London to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1071+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from London to Lens by train (Eurostar), 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
2h 31m
€48–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN870 / ...
8h 48m
€16–138
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
3h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
4h 10m
€72–99

London to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 304.1 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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 and Lille Flandres in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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