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

The cheapest way to get from England to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 15h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between England and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

How far is it from England to Lyon?

The distance between England and Lyon is 886 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €190 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from England to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Lyon bus from?

England to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Lyon?

The best way to get from England to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €190 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 15h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the England to Lyon bus arrive?

England to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between England and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 1:35 PM in England and 2:35 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4134+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from England to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or train

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 30m
€195–417
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
15h 33m
€60–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 3m
€264–333
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 58m
€116–345
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain 081A / ...
7h 14m
€211–420
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 30m
€139–247
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 8m
€88–283
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAN - LYS
4h 58m
€85–234
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 22m
€85–342

England to Lyon by bus and train

113Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 885.9 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between 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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 33m.

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