4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Lens
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Lens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lens will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 2 trains that leave London for Lens on Thu, May 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:34 PM1h22London8:56 PMLens$1081One-way0 transfers- 2:04 PM1h22London3:26 PMLens$1901One-way0 transfers
- 7:34 PM1h22London8:56 PMLens$1081One-way0 transfers
- 2:04 PM1h22London3:26 PMLens$1901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for London to Lens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Ferry | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $86 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lens:
A ferry is $49 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Lens costing on average $86 (€69).
A ferry is $74 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lens costing on average $111 (€89).
A ferry is $119 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lens costing on average $156 (€124).
Other travel options to Lens take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 23m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 35m.
Bus takes on average 16h 19m.
You'll arrive about 2h 34m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 3h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $156 (€124) compared to roughly $56 (€45) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Lens train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lens trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:34 PM London | 1h22 | 8:56 PM Lens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
| 2:04 PM London | 1h22 | 3:26 PM Lens | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Lens
United Kingdom
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Trains from London to Lens run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€65) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by ferry.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€65) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Eurostar from London to Lens trainsEurostar trains will get you between London and Lens from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Lens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Lens by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Lens
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
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