What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Lyon is 892 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €95 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Lyon bus from?

Waterloo Station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €95 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Lyon bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 5:27 PM in Waterloo Station and 6:27 PM in Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

Book your Waterloo Station to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 2975+ hotels available in Lyon.

Waterloo Station to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 24m
€99–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 22m
€48–163
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
16h 14m
€50–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 1m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 1m
€94–304
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 29m
€167–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 1m
€64–188
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 23m
€89–235

Waterloo Station to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 891.8 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Lyon Perrache via Warren Street station, Euston Square, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 14m.

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