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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Dorset is to bus which costs £75 - £120 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Dorset is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs £180 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

How far is it from Lyon to Dorset?

The distance between Lyon and Dorset is 693 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs £180 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Lyon to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Dorset bus from?

Lyon to Dorset bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Dorset?

The best way to get from Lyon to Dorset is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs £180 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Dorset bus arrive?

Lyon to Dorset bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Dorset?

Dorset is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 8:39 AM in Lyon and 7:39 AM in Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2256+ hotels available in Dorset.

Lyon to Dorset - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Dorset by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car 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 Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 18m
£180–470
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
22h 20m
£78–118
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
12h 41m
£136–494
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane GVA - BOH
6h 46m
£183–396
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Dorsetcar
10h 48m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LYS - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
10h 3m
£123–343
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LYS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h
£118–253
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LYS - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
10h 2m
£97–268
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LYS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain
10h 23m
£122–338
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GVA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 50m
£104–286

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 689.1 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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 18m. 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, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 22h 20m.

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