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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €65 - €140 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Lens is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Lens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Swindon to Lens?

The distance between Swindon and Lens is 432 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Swindon to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Lens train from?

Swindon to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 10:58 AM in Swindon and 11:58 AM in Lens.

Where does the Swindon to Lens train arrive?

Swindon to Lens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Lens.

Swindon to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Lens by train (Eurostar), 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 Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 41m
€75–246
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
5h 23m
€65–132
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
4h 16m

Swindon to Lens by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 432.1 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 41m.

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