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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lyon is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 20h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €130 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Exeter to Lyon?

The distance between Exeter and Lyon is 1164 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €290 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Exeter to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lyon bus from?

Exeter to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lyon train from?

Exeter to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Lyon?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 20h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Exeter to Lyon bus arrive?

Exeter to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 6:25 AM in Exeter and 7:25 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Exeter to Lyon train arrive?

Exeter to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Exeter to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 9m
€292–585
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
20h 18m
€96–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar
14h 16m
€157–591
Fly Exeter to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EXT - LYS
7h 39m
€118–329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
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
21h 39m
€152–333
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
11h 38m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRS - LYS
5h 56m
€134–297
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
7h
€189–488
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
8h 7m
€146–345
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 1m
€123–353

Exeter to Lyon by train and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

€292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,164.1 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 18m.

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