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 €40 - €210 and takes 19h 40m.

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 45m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

How far is it from Poole to Lyon?

The distance between Poole and Lyon is 1068 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 14m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m 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 FlixBus, 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 14m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €210 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Poole to Lyon bus arrive?

Poole to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 9:25 AM in Poole and 10:25 AM in Lyon.

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

Book your Poole to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3738+ hotels available in Lyon.

Poole to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
8h 14m
€135–552
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
19h 40m
€43–204
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
10h 32m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
6h 45m
€110–325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
20h 10m
€73–265
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lyon
15h 9m
€152–384
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
6h 56m
€88–260
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOH - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 3m
€85–219

Poole to Lyon by bus

114Weekly Buses

19h 40mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.5 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Lyon Part Dieu 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 14m. 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 19h 40m.

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