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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Lens
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lens will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 4 trains that leave London for Lens every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, 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 £22. 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 £22, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 239 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Flight | Coach |
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£112 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price | £62 Average Price |
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* |
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Live departures
London to Lens train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lens trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:34 London | 1h22 | 20:56 Lens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
| 07:04 London | 1h22 | 08:26 Lens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:01 London | 1h25 | 14:26 Lens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Lens
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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 £59 but you can travel from only £22 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 239 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 239 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Eurostar from London to Lens trainsEurostar trains will get you between London and Lens from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Lens train
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
Important Stations and Airports in London and 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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