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How to get fromBristol to Lensby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    5h 23m
    €167–289

  2. Bus, train via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train Eurostar
    6h 29m
    €62–121

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    7h 18m
    €128–214

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar car
    4h 51m
    €210–243

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain train
    6h 36m
    €89–249

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar car
    5h 53m
    €104–197

Bristol to Lens by train, subway, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 23m.

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