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 €85 - €180 and takes 20h 30m.

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 42m and costs €130 - €380.

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 Fleming Way and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs €220 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 National Express, depart from Fleming Way 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 16m and costs €220 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Swindon to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swindon and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 1:54 PM in Swindon and 2:54 PM 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 956+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Paddingtontrain
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
7h 16m
€228–471
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 45m
€82–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
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
20h 30m
€88–177
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 9m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 42m
€136–377
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 43m
€161–270
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 48m
€92–234
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 26m
€115–314
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
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
8h 42m
€150–443

Swindon to Lyon by train and subway

118Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

€228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,015.2 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 20h 30m.

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