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Canterbury to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Lens takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration
417 km
Distance
€161
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
4h 7m
€131–240

Canterbury to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Canterbury and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Lens at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Canterbury to Lens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 416.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 7m.

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