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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wales to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    5h 39m
    €135–317

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    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
    13h 44m
    €43–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    12h 37m
    €46–87

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar car
    5h 29m

  5. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain train
    7h 2m
    €86–261

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff 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
    6h 36m
    €113–159

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane MAN - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    9h 24m
    €77–283

Wales to Lens by train, subway, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Lens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 12h 37m.

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