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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Queens Lane, London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Baker Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Banbury to Lyon?

The distance between Banbury and Lyon is 1001 km.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Banbury to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Lyon bus from?

Banbury to Lyon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Lyon train from?

Banbury to Lyon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Lyon?

The best way to get from Banbury to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Banbury to Lyon bus arrive?

Banbury to Lyon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

What is the time difference between Banbury and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Banbury. It is currently 11:35 PM in Banbury and 12:35 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Banbury to Lyon train arrive?

Banbury to Lyon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3604+ hotels available in Lyon.

Banbury to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Banbury to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, 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 Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
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
7h 23m
€113–490
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
19h 19m
€60–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
5. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 45m
€70–118
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Banbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 33m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 55m
€111–347
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Banbury to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
12h 6m
€181–267
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
7h 1m
€88–235
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 30m
€104–289
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 32m
€86–283

Banbury to Lyon by train, foot, and subway

118Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,000.8 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Lyon Perrache via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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