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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €75 - €140 and takes 24h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 10h 11m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Helston and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.

How far is it from Helston to Lyon?

The distance between Helston and Lyon is 1393 km.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Helston to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Lyon bus from?

Helston to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.

Train or bus from Helston to Lyon?

The best way to get from Helston to Lyon is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 24h 37m.

Where does the Helston to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helston and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Helston. It is currently 1:33 PM in Helston and 2:33 PM in Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helston to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3604+ hotels available in Lyon.

Helston to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Helston to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, 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 Redruth to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
12h 58m
€199–576
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
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
27h 18m
€68–162
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
24h 37m
€76–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helston to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar
16h 9m
€196–362
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRS - LYS
10h 11m
€117–342
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Helston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
13h 31m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth 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
12h 11m
€157–287
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
13h 28m
€110–411
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane BRS - GNB
4. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
12h 33m
€122–435

Helston to Lyon by bus, train, and subway

76Weekly Services

12h 58mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,392.6 km
Duration: 12h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Lyon - Perrache 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 24h 37m.

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