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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Lens is to bus which costs €35 - €150 and takes 12h 10m.

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 37m and costs €80 - €470.

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, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

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 37m and costs €80 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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.

Train or bus from Swindon to Lens?

The best way to get from Swindon to Lens is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €80 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 12:42 AM in Swindon and 1:42 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 1030+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 37m
€83–469
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
12h 10m
€39–142
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
4h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
5h 15m
€95–133

Swindon to Lens by bus, tram, and train

85Weekly Services

12h 10mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 432.1 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Lille, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 12h 10m.

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