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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Lens is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Lens?

The distance between Chesterfield and Lens is 548 km.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Chesterfield to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Lens train from?

Chesterfield to Lens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Lens?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Lens is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 13h 17m.

What is the time difference between Chesterfield and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Chesterfield. It is currently 11:02 AM in Chesterfield and 12:02 PM in Lens.

Where does the Chesterfield to Lens train arrive?

Chesterfield to Lens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 480+ hotels available in Lens.

Chesterfield to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Chesterfield to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 25m
€120–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chesterfield Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk003 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus N280 / ...
13h 17m
€43–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 560
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 20m
€66–246
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
5h 26m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 47m
€97–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
6h 31m
€86–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 31m
€111–324
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 6m
€121–290
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 9m
€118–353

Chesterfield to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chesterfield to Lens.

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Distance: 548.2 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chesterfield Coach Station to Lens via London Victoria, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 13h 17m.

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