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

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There are 12 ways to get from Helston to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    12h 20m
    €340–650

  2. Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus bus 709 / ...
    28h 2m
    €103–183

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 23m
    €134–306

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helston to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar car
    16h 8m
    €196–643

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane EXT - LYS
    11h 56m
    €201–393

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Redruth to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    15h 15m
    €348–673

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Helston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    13h 30m
    €341–443

  8. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane NQY - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    12h 20m
    €135–406

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Redruth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    11h 10m
    €256–599

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

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    12h 16m
    €231–499

  11. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    12h 31m
    €182–439

  12. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Redruth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    11h 53m
    €231–526

Helston to Lyon by bus, train, and subway

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,392.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Lyon Part Dieu via Railway Station, Redruth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 25h 23m.

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