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How to get fromAxminster to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Axminster to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    9h 28m
    €144–585

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus709 / ...
    19h 58m
    €71–234

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Axminster to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
    11h 15m

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLHR - LYS
    7h 57m
    €132–420

  5. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    9h 31m
    €142–555

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus502 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
    23h 33m

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Axminster to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
    12h 43m
    €208–305

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeEXT - LYS
    21h 12m
    €159–482

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLGW - LYS
    8h 6m
    €77–299

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeBRS - GVA
    4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    9h 23m
    €94–347

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLHR - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    9h 41m
    €156–461

  12. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLGW - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    9h 50m
    €106–340

  13. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeBRS - LYS
    7h 34m
    €105–276

Axminster to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Axminster to Lyon Part Dieu via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 33m.

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