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

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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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    6h 34m
    €195–417

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 14m
    €68–147

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 3m
    €266–335

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    5h
    €116–336

  5. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain train 081A / ...
    7h 47m
    €216–420

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    10h 30m
    €155–268

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    5h 7m
    €93–263

  8. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MAN - LYS
    4h 58m
    €90–184

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    5h 31m
    €71–252

England to Lyon by bus and train

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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 34m. 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 14m.

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