What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Ashford to Lyon?

The distance between Ashford and Lyon is 977 km.

How do I travel from Ashford to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Ashford to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Lyon train from?

Ashford to Lyon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Lyon?

The best way to get from Ashford to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the time difference between Ashford and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Ashford. It is currently 1:33 PM in Ashford and 2:33 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Ashford to Lyon train arrive?

Ashford to Lyon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3723+ hotels available in Lyon.

Ashford to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ashford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car train, 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 Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 43m
€115–505
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 52m
€68–116
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
7h 57m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 3m
€104–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
14h 17m
€74–121
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
9h 31m
€145–214
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 47m
€84–273
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 50m
€99–298
Train to London City Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LCY - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 8m
€140–407
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 37m
€107–297

Ashford to Lyon by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 977.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ashford International to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashford International to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Dover Priory, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 52m.

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