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

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There are 11 ways to get from Charing Cross to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    6h 34m
    €107–448

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 20m
    €31–140

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
    8h 57m

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLHR - LYS
    5h 43m
    €83–326

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus709 / ...
    17h 4m
    €40–140

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
    10h 25m
    €167–247

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

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLGW - LYS
    5h 49m
    €51–251

  8. Fly London City Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLCY - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    7h 26m
    €127–402

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLHR - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    7h 25m
    €107–392

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLTN - LYS
    6h 11m
    €52–232

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

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLGW - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    7h 31m
    €80–307

Charing Cross to Lyon by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Lyon Part Dieu via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 20m.

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