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

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There are 13 ways to get from Lyon to Dorset by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    9h 21m
    £226–473

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus bus 035
    22h 20m
    £75–150

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    3. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    14h 38m
    £233–573

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    12h 41m
    £129–494

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus bus 035
    22h 40m
    £84–173

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Dorsetcar car
    10h 48m

  7. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane plane GVA - BOH
    6h 46m
    £171–387

  8. 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 Clapham Junction to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    8h 15m
    £117–296

  9. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GVA - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    8h 28m
    £97–345

  10. 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 Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    8h 36m
    £130–336

  11. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus
    9h 35m
    £95–288

  12. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GVA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    11h 53m
    £86–255

  13. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GVA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    11h 21m
    £157–345

Lyon to Dorset by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Dorset via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Euston Bus Station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and South Station in around 22h 20m.

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