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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €65 - €150 and takes 14h 6m.

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 40m and costs €100 - €320.

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 - Gerland Bus Station via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between London and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from London to Lyon. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from London to Lyon?

The distance between London and Lyon is 887 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 6m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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.

Where do I catch the London to Lyon train from?

London to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Lyon?

The best way to get from London to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 14h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the London to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 12:42 AM in London and 1:42 AM in Lyon.

Where does the London to Lyon train arrive?

London to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your London to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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 4114+ hotels available in Lyon.

London to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 6m
€184–380
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
14h 6m
€68–142
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 2m
€266–334
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 40m
€108–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
16h 15m
€79–124
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 30m
€141–257
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
4h 59m
€92–261
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 8m
€70–246

London to Lyon by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 887.2 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 6m.

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