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How to get fromPoole to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon PerrachetrainTgv
    8h 33m
    €135–568

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
    20h 25m
    €40–222

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus709 / ...
    19h 22m
    €68–236

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
    10h 32m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLHR - LYS
    6h 49m
    €101–325

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
    2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lyoncar
    15h 9m
    €161–383

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLGW - LYS
    6h 57m
    €92–270

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLTN - LYS
    7h 28m
    €95–277

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

    1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLHR - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    9h 22m
    €114–369

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLGW - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    9h 24m
    €110–344

Poole to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Poole to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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