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

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

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  1. Train

    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 13m
    €376–693

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 5m
    €128–291

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    15h 38m
    €295–618

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helston to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar car
    16h 7m
    €195–644

  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 52m
    €184–506

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Helston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    13h 31m
    €344–446

  7. 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    11h 59m
    €143–421

  8. 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 8m
    €268–630

  9. Train, car ferry, taxi to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Port de Roscoff to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)taxi taxi
    4. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BES - LYS
    17h 19m
    €307–919

  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 14m
    €232–545

  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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    12h 42m
    €196–500

  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
    €237–612

Helston to Lyon by bus, train, and subway

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,392.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars 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 25h 5m.

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