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The average train between Southampton and Lens takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 31m
Duration
435 km
Distance
€160
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
4h 48m
€137–245

Southampton to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Lens at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 28m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 28m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Lens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lens via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 48m.

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