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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Lens is to bus and train via Calais which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 32m.

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 22m and costs €85 - €550.

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, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

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 22m and costs €85 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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.

What is the time difference between Chesterfield and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Chesterfield. It is currently 12:14 AM in Chesterfield and 1:14 AM 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?

Book your Chesterfield to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Lens.

Chesterfield to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 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 IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 22m
€87–532
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Asda
2. Take the bus from Asda to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
4. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
5. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
13h 32m
€47–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Station560
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
7h 19m
€73–380
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
5h 22m
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
8h 40m
€71–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lens
6h 23m
€116–163
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 11m
€107–293
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 52m
€73–308

Chesterfield to Lens by train and tram

75Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.2 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 22m.

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