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How to get fromSouthampton to Lensby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    5h 24m
    €96–271

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    12h
    €41–80

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar car
    4h 10m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    5h 31m
    €88–249

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Lenstrain train Ter
    12h 59m
    €50–90

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar car
    5h 18m
    €91–127

Southampton to Lens by train, subway, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lens via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 12h.

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