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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Lens is to bus and train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Lens is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Lens. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Lens via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Lens?

The distance between Derby and Lens is 510 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Derby to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Lens train from?

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

What is the time difference between Derby and Lens?

Lens is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 12:33 AM in Derby and 1:33 AM in Lens.

Where does the Derby to Lens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 373+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Lens by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, 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 Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 6m
€107–272
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
11h 59m
€52–80
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lenscar
5h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lenscar
6h 13m
€79–152

Derby to Lens by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 509.6 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Lens via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 6m.

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