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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 17h.

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 41m and costs €90 - €300.

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, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

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 19m and costs €95 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 19m and costs €95 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 17h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the London to Lyon bus arrive?

London to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between London and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:19 PM in London and 5:19 PM in Lyon.

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

Book your London to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

London to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 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 Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 19m
€98–401
Bus
cheapest
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
17h
€47–163
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 3m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 41m
€92–297
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 31m
€167–247
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 53m
€61–195
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
€69–214

London to Lyon by train and bus

118Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 882.1 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 17h.

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