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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    4h 51m
    €137–245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus N380 / ...
    11h 43m
    €41–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    7h 23m
    €115–193

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar car
    4h 10m
    €194–220

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar car
    5h 12m
    €89–176

Southampton to Lens by train, subway, and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Lens via London Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 43m.

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