The average train between London and Lens takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between London and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from London to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from London to Lens. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Lens station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
London to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lens station.
Book your London to Lens train tickets online with Eurostar, Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between London and Lens is 300.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lens via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Tournai in around 4h 24m.