What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Lens is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €130 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Lens is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 16m and costs €180 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Lens. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Lens via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Lens?

The distance between Portsmouth and Lens is 426 km.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €120 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Portsmouth to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Lens train from?

Portsmouth to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 7:11 PM in Portsmouth and 8:11 PM in Lens.

Where does the Portsmouth to Lens train arrive?

Portsmouth to Lens train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1143+ hotels available in Lens.

Portsmouth to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Lens by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 5m
€125–253
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
5h 18m
€61–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
4h 16m
€185–207
Train via Horsham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
6h 15m
€91–183

Portsmouth to Lens by train, subway, foot, and tram

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Lens via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 5m.

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