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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Durham is to bus which costs £100 - £220 and takes 23h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Durham is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Durham via Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Lyon to Durham?

The distance between Lyon and Durham is 824 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Durham without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £200 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Lyon to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Durham bus from?

Lyon to Durham bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Durham train from?

Lyon to Durham train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Durham?

The best way to get from Lyon to Durham is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £200 - £410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 7h 11m, you could also bus, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Durham bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Durham?

Durham is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 12:12 AM in Lyon and 11:12 PM in Durham.

Where does the Lyon to Durham train arrive?

Lyon to Durham train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Durham.

Lyon to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Durham by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), or car ferry

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 Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain
8h 45m
£206–405
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GVA - NCL
7h 39m
£88–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain
14h 42m
£302–506
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Durhamcar
13h 2m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LYS - NCL
7h 11m
£89–218
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain
9h 12m
£242–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland 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 Sutton Streetbus 598
23h 30m
£105–220
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Durhamcar
14h 27m
£183–301
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane LYS - MME
8h 54m
£134–689
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LYS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
8h
£106–266

Lyon to Durham by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 818.8 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Durham via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, British Airways, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

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