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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Formby by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille EuropetrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    9h 29m
    £140–590

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
    21h 56m
    £41–162

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Formbycar
    12h 25m

  4. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLYS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    6h 51m
    £66–210

  5. Train via Paris

    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 Euston to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    10h 10m
    £130–526

  6. 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 Formbycar
    13h 45m
    £205–294

  7. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLYS - LPL
    7h 54m
    £79–176

  8. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGVA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    8h 42m
    £67–274

  9. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeLYS - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    9h 52m
    £106–274

Lyon to Formby by train and foot

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lyon, France and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Formby via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to School Lane via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, London Victoria, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 21h 56m.

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