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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Folkestone is to bus via Paris which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs £90 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Folkestone?

The distance between Lyon and Folkestone is 625 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £200 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Lyon to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Folkestone bus from?

Lyon to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Folkestone train from?

Lyon to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Lyon to Folkestone is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £200 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Lyon to Folkestone bus arrive?

Lyon to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 7:23 AM in Lyon and 6:23 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Lyon to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Folkestone by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 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 St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 8m
£208–424
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 709 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
15h 26m
£51–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
7h 39m
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 London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 48m
£126–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brussels - North Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
17h 9m
£64–106
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 13m
£104–184
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 Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 35m
£87–242
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 35m
£92–286
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GVA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 41m
£137–405
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GVA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 28m
£103–304

Lyon to Folkestone by train

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7h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.9 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 15h 26m.

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