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Lille to Lens Train Prices and Times

Organising a journey from Lille to Lens? Trip.com offers TGV INOUI tickets starting at £3.45, with the average fare for this route being approximately £3.45. We advise exploring split ticket methods to ensure you get the lowest possible prices.

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Thu, Jul 31
From £3.45
Fri, Aug 1
From £8.41
Sat, Aug 2
From £8.41
Sun, Aug 3
From £8.41
Mon, Aug 4
From £8.41
Tue, Aug 5
From £8.41
Wed, Aug 6
From £8.41

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
08:57 Lille-Flandres	09:35 Lens	38m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:14 Lille-Flandres	10:22 Lens	1h 8m, No direct	Find Tickets
09:48 Lille-Flandres	10:24 Lens	36m, Direct	Find Tickets
11:51 Lille-Flandres	12:28 Lens	37m, Direct	Find Tickets
12:17 Lille Chr	12:51 Paris	34m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Lille to Lens Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Lille to Lens generally start at £3.45. The journey takes approximately 34m and covers a distance of around 18 miles. There are typically 5 daily trains operated by SNCF. For advance planning, please refer to our train route table.

First train

08:57

Last train

12:17

Departure station

Lille

Arrival station

Lens

Journey time

34m

Distance

18 miles

Price

From £3.45

Train Operators

SNCF

TGV INOUI and SNCF trains offers

SNCF tickets offer a variety of deals tailored to different age groups, helping you find the perfect discount card or subscription. Due to limited availability and subject to train times and routes, book in advance to access all discounted tickets and maximise your savings with your discount card or subscription.

SNCF Advantage Card

Priced at €49 per year, the Carte Avantage offers 30% savings for adults and 60% savings for children, with three profiles to suit your needs: Jeune (ages 12-27), Adulte (ages 27-59), and Senior (ages 60 and up).

Book tickets in advance

Second-class SNCF tickets offer an average of 35% off when booked up to 3-4 months in advance. Train fares typically rise over time as ticket availability decreases, so budget-conscious travellers should book in advance to secure the best prices.

Take INTERCITÉS night trains

For affordable and time-saving overnight travel, Intercités de Nuit is an excellent choice. These night trains are equipped with 1st class 4-berth couchettes, 2nd class 6-berth couchettes, and reclining seats. Prices start at €19 for seated places and €29 for berths in 1st and 2nd class.

TGV INOUI and SNCF onboard services

When travelling on TGV INOUI trains from Lille to Lens, passengers can enjoy a range of services to enhance their travel experience.

Travel comfortably with adjustable seats, power outlets, and free WiFi. Enjoy retractable shelves for working or dining, and a soft reading light for reading. Luggage storage includes space for heavy or bulky items at the compartment entrance and luggage racks in the lounge for cabin baggage. Families can also travel stress-free with a dedicated Family Space.

Please note the differences between first and second class services on TGV INOUI trains:

First class provides each passenger with an individual electrical outlet, while second class shares one outlet between two passengers.
First class offers more comfort with rows of three seats instead of four, providing extra legroom.

Lille - Lens SNCF tickets

Travelling on TGV INOUI trains, you can select from four different ticket types: Prem's, Seconde, Première, and Business Première. Each ticket type has distinct fares, services, and regulations for changes and refunds. This helps you book the ticket that is most appropriate for your travel needs.

TGV Prem's

TGV INOUI Prem's tickets, starting at €15, offer the most affordable travel fares. They come with the option to exchange and refund, subject to certain terms and conditions, and can be booked up to four months in advance.

TGV Seconde

Travel affordably and flexibly with Seconde class tickets. Save up to 35% when you book three months in advance. Tickets are also exchangeable or refundable under certain terms.

TGV Première

Book TGV Première class (First class) tickets to enjoy greater comfort and exclusive benefits, such as reclining seats and flexible booking. Tickets are exchangeable and refundable under certain conditions.

TGV INOUI Business Première

With Business Première tickets, you get the most premium travel experience. Benefit from the flexibility of free, unconditional exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure. Enjoy exclusive services like lounge access for a relaxing experience.

How to buy cheap SNCF train tickets

Book in Advance
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