Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Maidstone

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Lyon to Maidstone 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.

  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
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stroodtrain train
    7h 22m
    £131–350

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Brussels - North Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus bus Michalovce
    17h 40m
    £61–80

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Maidstonecar car
    8h 17m

  4. 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
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 14m
    £69–189

  5. Bus, train

    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 700
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train
    18h 27m
    £72–118

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Maidstonecar car
    9h 44m
    £138–196

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

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 43m
    £99–266

  8. 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 Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 53m
    £83–222

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

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GVA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    7h 57m
    £140–379

  10. 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
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    8h 4m
    £92–262

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

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain train
    2. Fly from Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GNB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    8h 16m
    £89–295

  12. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GVA - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    8h 36m
    £100–286

Lyon to Maidstone by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Maidstone West via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to St Faith's Street via Brussels - North Train Station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 17h 40m.

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 Maidstone

Popular routes