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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Lyon takes 22h 28m and the fastest bus takes 20h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 28m
Duration
1,242 km
Distance
€104
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Dover

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
  2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
  3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
  4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
20h 18m
€80–157

Manchester to Lyon bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 22h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,242.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 28m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 18m.

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