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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Lens is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Lens. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Lens?

The distance between Peterborough and Lens is 427 km.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Peterborough to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Lens train from?

Peterborough to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

What is the time difference between Peterborough and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Peterborough. It is currently 11:46 AM in Peterborough and 12:46 PM in Lens.

Where does the Peterborough to Lens train arrive?

Peterborough to Lens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Peterborough to Lens by train (Eurostar), train, 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 Peterborough to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 14m
€64–441
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peterborough to London BlackfriarsPeterborough - Horsham
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280 / ...
11h 25m
€53–238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Peterborough to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Peterborough to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 14m
€93–131

Peterborough to Lens by train and tram

76Weekly Services

4h 14mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Peterborough to Lens.

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Distance: 426.6 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Lens via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 14m.

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