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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 52m and costs €70 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Lens via London Victoria, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Poole to Lens?

The distance between Poole and Lens is 490 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €90 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Poole to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Lens bus from?

Poole to Lens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Lens?

The best way to get from Poole to Lens is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Poole to Lens bus arrive?

Poole to Lens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Poole and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 1:25 PM in Poole and 2:25 PM in Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 365+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 53m
€92–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
12h 45m
€45–98
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
4h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain Ter
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Lenstrain Ter
13h 42m
€51–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
5h 52m
€72–116

Poole to Lens by train, subway, bus, and tram

76Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Lens via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 12h 45m.

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