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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €150 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Lens is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Lens. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Luton to Lens?

The distance between Luton and Lens is 352 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Luton to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Lens train from?

Luton to Lens train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Lens?

The best way to get from Luton to Lens is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 11h 14m.

What is the time difference between Luton and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 9:26 AM in Luton and 10:26 AM in Lens.

Where does the Luton to Lens train arrive?

Luton to Lens train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Lens.

Luton to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 2m
€54–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
11h 14m
€30–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Station757
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 46m
€59–359
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
3h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
4h 34m
€84–117

Luton to Lens by train and tram

75Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Lens via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 14m.

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