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Compare flight and ferry for Lens to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lens to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £596.

Distance: 239 km

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3h 9m

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Compare ways to travel from Lens to London

Compare the available ways to get from Lens to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lens to London is a ferry with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Lens to London:

A ferry is £40 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lens to London costing on average £81.

A ferry is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lens to London costing on average £121.

A ferry is £555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lens to London costing on average £596.

The fastest way to travel from Lens to London is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 9m.

Flight takes on average 8h 52m.

Coach takes on average 11h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lens and London including taking a flight and ferry.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (2h 39m by train vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £16 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.

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.

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from Lens to London

How to get to London from Lens by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Lens to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
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  • Brussels AirlinesSN2095
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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7116+Eurostar9031+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K52 (846402)
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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7116+Eurostar9037+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K52 (846402)
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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7116+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K52 (846402)+Eurostar9039
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  • Brussels AirlinesSN2103
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  • Brussels AirlinesSN2093
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  • British AirwaysBA395
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  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
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Why visit Canterbury for the day?

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FAQs: Lens to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lens to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lens and London including taking a flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Lens to London is a ferry with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Lens to London:

A ferry is £40 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lens to London costing on average £81.

A ferry is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lens to London costing on average £121.

A ferry is £555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lens to London costing on average £596.

The fastest way to travel from Lens to London is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 9m.

Flight takes on average 8h 52m.

Coach takes on average 11h 30m.

The Lens to London distance is approximately 239 km.
The average frequency per day from Lens to London is:
  • Around 24 ferries per day.
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lens and London as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lens to London:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lens, Rue Paul Eluard (Quai n°8) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lens station and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Calais and arrive in Port of Dover.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lens to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line to go to London by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Indigo Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Eurowings to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lens to London with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct ferries per day with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Lens to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lens to London, you can choose from several travel options including flight and ferry.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

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