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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €29 - €160 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

How far is it from London to Lyon?

The distance between London and Lyon is 882 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from London to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Lyon bus from?

London to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Lyon?

The best way to get from London to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €29 - €160 and takes 15h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the London to Lyon bus arrive?

London to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between London and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 5:35 PM in London and 6:35 PM in Lyon.

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

Book your London to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

London to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from London to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or 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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 22m
€106–449
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 29m
€29–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
8h 58m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
4h 42m
€92–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
16h 35m
€44–152
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
10h 26m
€167–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
4h 53m
€60–184
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
5h 8m
€59–184
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 27m
€110–290
Fly London City Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LCY - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 35m
€131–343

London to Lyon by train and bus

110Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 882.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 29m.

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