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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Sheffield is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Sheffield is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Sheffield via Lille and Gent-Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Lens to Sheffield?

The distance between Lens and Sheffield is 355 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Lens to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Sheffield bus from?

Lens to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Train or bus from Lens to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Lens to Sheffield is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Lens to Sheffield bus arrive?

Lens to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Lens and Sheffield?

Sheffield is 1h behind Lens. It is currently 3:42 PM in Lens and 2:42 PM in Sheffield.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1553+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Lens to Sheffield - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Lens to Sheffield by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
5h 39m
£111–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffieldbus Michalovce
13h 30m
£33–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Calais Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)bus
12h 19m
£40–80
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sheffieldcar
5h 45m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 18m
£95–273
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lens to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Sheffieldcar
6h 45m
£74–128
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 3m
£75–254
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
8h 18m
£72–239
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Arras to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
8h 32m
£54–202
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CDG - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
7h 16m
£99–288

Lens to Sheffield by train and bus

90Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lens to Sheffield.

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Distance: 353.1 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Sheffield via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Sheffield via Lille, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent-Dampoort in around 13h 30m.

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