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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €110 and takes 4h 11m.

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 22m and costs €90 - €160.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m 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.

What is the time difference between London and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:21 PM in London and 5:21 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?

Book your London to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Lens.

London to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

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London to Lens

Rome2Rio compared 3 ways to get from London to Lens. The best route is Train, a distance of 238.916 km.

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 22m
€92–160
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
4h 11m
€47–106
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
3h 10m
€172–189

London to Lens by train and foot

96Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.1 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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 22m.

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