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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €200 and takes 18h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €120 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Swindon to Lyon?

The distance between Swindon and Lyon is 1015 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €140 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Swindon to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Lyon bus from?

Swindon to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Lyon train from?

Swindon to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Lyon?

The best way to get from Swindon to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €140 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €200 and takes 18h 47m.

Where does the Swindon to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swindon and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 10:07 AM in Swindon and 11:07 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Swindon to Lyon train arrive?

Swindon to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Swindon to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 530+ hotels available in Lyon.

Swindon to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon PerracheTgv
7h 22m
€143–688
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
18h 47m
€35–198
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
10h 3m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 41m
€129–512
Bus via Fleming Way
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
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 / ...
19h 30m
€61–155
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
11h 31m
€190–280
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
6h 44m
€99–274
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
6h 28m
€104–427
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 6m
€93–315
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 9m
€142–566

Swindon to Lyon by train and subway

110Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,015.2 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Lyon Perrache via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 47m.

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