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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Lyon takes 21h 3m and the fastest bus takes 20h. 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.

21h 3m
Duration
1,234 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Lyon bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 21h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus21h 50m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus20h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus21h 50m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus21h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus21h 50m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus20h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus21h 50m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus20h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus21h 50m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus20h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus21h 50m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus20h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,233.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 3m

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 and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 33m.

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