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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €35 - €80 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Lens is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €100 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Lens. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Newport to Lens?

The distance between Newport and Lens is 522 km.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €100 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Newport to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Lens train from?

Newport to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

What is the time difference between Newport and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Newport. It is currently 10:46 AM in Newport and 11:46 AM in Lens.

Where does the Newport to Lens train arrive?

Newport to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Newport to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Lens.

Newport to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Newport to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 Newport (S Wales) to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 15m
€102–452
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
13h 1m
€38–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals509
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
8h 6m
€60–362
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Newport to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
5h 10m
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 7m
€83–295
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Newport to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
6h 12m
€111–156

Newport to Lens by train, subway, and tram

78Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 522.2 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 15m.

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