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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Lyon is to bus via Bus Station which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bus Station, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Margate to Lyon?

The distance between Margate and Lyon is 1028 km.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €230 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Margate to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Lyon bus from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Lyon?

The best way to get from Margate to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €230 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Margate to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Margate and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Margate. It is currently 8:22 PM in Margate and 9:22 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Margate to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 39m
€235–486
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 53m
€56–101
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Margate to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
8h 20m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 57m
€156–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
16h 10m
€89–170
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
9h 32m
€121–199
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 38m
€114–293
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 41m
€124–329
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 24m
€129–364
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane LGW - GNB
4. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 55m
€136–398

Margate to Lyon by train and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

€235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,028 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 53m.

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