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

The cheapest way to get from Slough to Lens is to bus which costs €20 - €130 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slough to Lens is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Slough and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Slough to Lens. However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Slough to Lens?

The distance between Slough and Lens is 338 km.

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

The best way to get from Slough to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Slough to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slough to Lens train from?

Slough to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Slough to Lens?

The best way to get from Slough to Lens is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €130 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the time difference between Slough and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Slough. It is currently 1:13 AM in Slough and 2:13 AM in Lens.

Where does the Slough to Lens train arrive?

Slough to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Lens.

Slough to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, line 702 bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Slough 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 58m
€62–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
10h 50m
€20–128
Line 702 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wellington Street Stop C to Hyde Park Corner702
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 27m
€48–345
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Slough to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
3h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Slough to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
4h 26m
€81–112

Slough to Lens by train, subway, and tram

75Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Slough 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 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Lille hourly. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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