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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 22h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Preston to Lyon?

The distance between Preston and Lyon is 1223 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 48m and costs €140 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Preston to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lyon bus from?

Preston to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lyon train from?

Preston to Lyon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Lyon?

The best way to get from Preston to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 48m and costs €140 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 22h 34m.

Where does the Preston to Lyon bus arrive?

Preston to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 4:11 AM in Preston and 5:11 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Preston to Lyon train arrive?

Preston to Lyon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3725+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
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 48m
€145–665
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
24h 6m
€57–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
22h 34m
€65–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
12h 33m
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAN - LYS
5h 37m
€78–218
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 51m
€150–632
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
14h 5m
€220–324
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 32m
€66–222

Preston to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

118Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,222.7 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 34m.

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