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

The cheapest way to get from Witham to Lens is to train and bus which costs €50 - €190 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Witham to Lens is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Witham and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Witham to Lens. However, there are services departing from Witham (Essex) and arriving at Lens via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Witham to Lens?

The distance between Witham and Lens is 369 km.

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

The best way to get from Witham to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Witham to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Witham to Lens train from?

Witham to Lens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.

What is the time difference between Witham and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Witham. It is currently 1:39 AM in Witham and 2:39 AM in Lens.

Where does the Witham to Lens train arrive?

Witham to Lens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Witham to Lens by train (Eurostar), train, 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 Witham (Essex) to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 21m
€80–391
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
10h 50m
€50–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Witham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
3h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Witham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
4h 15m
€77–107

Witham to Lens by train, subway, and tram

76Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 369.3 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Lens via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 21m.

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