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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Lyon is to bus and fly which costs €100 - €240 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Lyon?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Lyon is 1507 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 58m and costs €310 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Kilmarnock to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Lyon train from?

Kilmarnock to Lyon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or fly from Kilmarnock to Lyon?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 11h 58m and costs €310 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the time difference between Kilmarnock and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Kilmarnock. It is currently 3:12 PM in Kilmarnock and 4:12 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Lyon train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Lyon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Lyon.

Kilmarnock to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
11h 58m
€314–694
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EDI - LYS
7h 18m
€102–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
27h 29m
€181–386
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
15h 28m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GLA - LYS
8h 23m
€119–228
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 7m
€323–626
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
17h
€247–404
Fly Glasgow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GLA - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 29m
€121–324

Kilmarnock to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

44Weekly Services

11h 58mAverage Duration

€314Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,507.3 km
Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Lyon Part Dieu via Carlisle, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, British Airways, easyJet, and KLM fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day.

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