The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Lens
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
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 $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
It's difficult to get from London to Lens without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry 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 €29. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
€142 Average price | €117 Average price | €94 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 6m Average total duration 15h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Lens train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lens trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:04 AM London | 3h16 | 10:20 AM Lens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:01 AM London | 3h44 | 12:45 PM Lens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:04 AM London | 3h16 | 2:20 PM Lens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:01 PM London | 3h19 | 4:20 PM Lens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:04 PM London | 3h16 | 6:20 PM Lens | 1 transfer |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Lens by bus, train, flight, or ferry
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Why should you book London to Lens trains with Omio?
Eurostar operates all train services from London to Lens. Omio is the only official third party seller for Eurostar tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Eurostar?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Eurostar tickets can only be bought on Omio or Eurostar's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Eurostar tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Eurostar tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train, flight and ferry to find the ideal travel option from London to Lens.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Lens
Trains from London to Lens run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€41) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by ferry.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€41) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 07:04 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Eurostar from London to Lens trainsEurostar trains will get you between London and Lens from $36 (€29). 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
- 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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