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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Manchester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
    8h 1m
    £132–634

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus747 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
    21h 15m
    £43–157

  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 London Victoriabus700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus540 / ...
    18h 8m
    £52–140

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
    12h 31m

  5. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLYS - MAN
    4h 55m
    £65–159

  6. 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
    8h 22m
    £112–582

  7. 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 Manchestercar
    13h 51m
    £192–275

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

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGVA - MAN
    6h 45m
    £55–234

  9. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGVA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    7h 41m
    £86–313

  10. Train to Alpes–Isère Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain
    2. Fly from Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGNB - MAN
    6h 53m
    £99–258

Lyon to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 18h 8m.

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