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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dover to Lens

Composite routes from Dover to Lens

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
182 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Calais to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dover - Ferry to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Bus from Calais to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Calais Ville to Hazebrouck
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$27.85
Train from Hazebrouck to Lens
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$24.05

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Lens is to bus which costs $30.43 - $52.17 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Lens is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Lens. However, there are services departing from Dover - Ferry and arriving at Lens via Calais and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Lens. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Dover to Lens?

The distance between Dover and Lens is 145 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Dover to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lens bus from?

Dover to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dover - Ferry station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lens train from?

Dover to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Lens?

The best way to get from Dover to Lens is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $52.17 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Dover to Lens bus arrive?

Dover to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Calais - Port station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 01:24 in Dover and 02:24 in Lens.

Where does the Dover to Lens train arrive?

Dover to Lens train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Dover to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 784+ hotels available in Lens. Prices start at $29.68 per night.
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