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 €55 - €140 and takes 14h 13m.

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 44m and costs €100 - €140.

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 51m and costs €75 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Poole to Lens, including transfers.

Train or bus from Poole to Lens?

The best way to get from Poole to Lens is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €75 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 13m.

What is the time difference between Poole and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 11:24 AM in Poole and 12:24 PM in Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1044+ 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, 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 Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 51m
€79–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Green Line Coach Station
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lille
14h 13m
€56–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
8h 41m
€59–339
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 44m
€100–140

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

78Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Lens via Southampton Central Station, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 13m.

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