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How to get fromLyon to Doncasterby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    6h 56m
    £209–361

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    20h 13m
    £67–136

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Doncastercar car
    11h 26m
    £273–348

  4. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LYS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    6h 55m
    £89–200

  5. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    7h 1m
    £205–404

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Doncastercar car
    12h 48m
    £180–303

  7. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Humberside Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane LYS - HUY
    2. Take the train from Barnetby to Doncastertrain train
    8h 20m
    £79–341

  8. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    7h 2m
    £120–330

  9. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LYS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    6h 47m
    £98–276

  10. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GVA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    8h 40m
    £85–239

  11. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LYS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Doncastertrain train
    7h 52m
    £85–257

  12. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GVA - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    8h 42m
    £109–325

Lyon to Doncaster by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Doncaster via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 20h 13m.

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