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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Exeter is to bus via Calais which costs £55 - £130 and takes 18h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Exeter?

The distance between Lyon and Exeter is 727 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £140 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Lyon to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Exeter?

The best way to get from Lyon to Exeter is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £140 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 18h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £460 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Lyon to Exeter bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 7:48 PM in Lyon and 6:48 PM in Exeter.

Where does the Lyon to Exeter train arrive?

Lyon to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or 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 Part Dieu to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 30m
£143–495
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)709 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&R501 / ...
21h 19m
£54–149
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
18h 39m
£57–122
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
11h 34m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Exeter (EXT)LYS - EXT
8h 36m
£126–460
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Exeter
12h 56m
£190–274
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LYS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 18m
£71–231
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LYS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 21m
£124–414
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GVA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 8m
£61–315
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LYS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
8h 14m
£92–336

Lyon to Exeter by bus

70Weekly Buses

18h 39mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 723.3 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Exeter St Davids via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 18h 39m.

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