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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lens is to bus and train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lens is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €70 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lens. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Lens via Waterloo station, Leicester Square station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Southampton to Lens?

The distance between Southampton and Lens is 435 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €70 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Southampton to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lens train from?

Southampton to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 8:31 PM in Southampton and 9:31 PM in Lens.

Where does the Southampton to Lens train arrive?

Southampton to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Southampton 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 Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 1m
€72–332
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
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
12h 58m
€44–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
4h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
5h 18m
€84–127

Southampton to Lens by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Lens.

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Distance: 434.8 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lens via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Leicester Square station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 1m.

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