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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €170 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Lyon via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

How far is it from Poole to Lyon?

The distance between Poole and Lyon is 1074 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Poole to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Lyon bus from?

Poole to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Lyon?

The best way to get from Poole to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €250 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Poole to Lyon bus arrive?

Poole to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Poole and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 3:42 AM in Poole and 4:42 AM in Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Lyon?

Book your Poole to Lyon bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 2706+ hotels available in Lyon.

Poole to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

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

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 Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 33m
€253–541
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
20h 45m
€74–168
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar
12h 34m
€135–551
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)plane LHR - LYS
6h 54m
€127–358
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
3. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
4. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
22h 16m
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 38m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
7h 36m
€106–299
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)plane LTN - LYS
7h 33m
€129–370
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)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 55m
€144–414

Poole to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

118Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

€253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,073.7 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo Station, 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 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 45m.

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