Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Folkestone

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Lyon to Folkestone by train (TGV, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De LyontrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    7h 17m
    £95–452

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)busN729 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus700 / ...
    14h 51m
    £32–65

  3. Bus via Calais

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus700 / ...
    12h 51m
    £36–81

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrainle shuttle
    7h 34m

  5. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLYS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 56m
    £89–289

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    9h 3m
    £129–184

  7. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeLYS - 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 33m
    £72–210

  8. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeLYS - 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 38m
    £71–222

  9. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London City Airport (LCY)planeGVA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    7h 51m
    £128–422

  10. 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)planeGVA - 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 23m
    £92–315

  11. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeGVA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    8h 28m
    £84–337

  12. Train to Alpes–Isère Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain
    2. Fly from Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeGNB - 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 30m
    £105–299

Lyon to Folkestone by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to The Cube via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Lyon

Trips to Folkestone

Popular routes