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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €70 - €160 and takes 24h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan 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 24h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Scotland to Lyon?

The distance between Scotland and Lyon is 1313 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 14m and costs €150 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Scotland to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Lyon bus from?

Scotland to Lyon bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Lyon train from?

Scotland to Lyon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Lyon?

The best way to get from Scotland to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €150 - €700 and takes 11h 14m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 24h 27m.

Where does the Scotland to Lyon bus arrive?

Scotland to Lyon bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 12:07 PM in Scotland and 1:07 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Scotland to Lyon train arrive?

Scotland to Lyon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3682+ hotels available in Lyon.

Scotland to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EDI - LYS
5h 28m
€86–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hallbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
26h 58m
€64–187
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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
11h 14m
€150–675
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Buchanan 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
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
24h 27m
€74–154
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
15h 16m
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GLA - LYS
6h 57m
€101–201
Fly from Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ABZ - LYS
7h
€100–260
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
11h 52m
€190–520
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
16h 49m
€268–393

Scotland to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

118Weekly Services

11h 14mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,312.8 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Scotland and Lyon, France?

easyJet and Air France fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central 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 11h 14m.

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