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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5h 43m
    £158–323

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 10m
    £56–128

  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 Londoncar car
    9h 3m
    £232–283

  4. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LYS - MAN
    4h 47m
    £72–162

  5. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 709 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    17h 14m
    £62–107

  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 Londoncar car
    10h 26m
    £123–218

  7. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    4h 53m
    £91–286

  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 Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4h 58m
    £78–183

  9. 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 London St Pancras Intltrain train
    5h 18m
    £63–212

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

    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
    6h 32m
    £77–220

  11. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GVA - LHR
    6h 48m
    £96–304

  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 Bridgetrain train
    6h 48m
    £88–251

  13. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    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
    6h 56m
    £71–206

Lyon to England by train and bus

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and England?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and St Pancras International Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Horse Guards Parade via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and Victoria Coach Station in around 16h 10m.

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