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 which costs €70 - €160 and takes 18h 18m.

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 €95 - €320.

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 / Waterloo Road and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Lyon is 887 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 41m and costs €190 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 41m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 18h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €320 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Lyon bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 9:31 PM in Waterloo Station and 10:31 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 1244+ hotels available in Lyon.

Waterloo Station to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 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 Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 41m
€190–395
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
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 6m
€61–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 18m
€71–153
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
€100–315
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 34m
€138–237
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
€77–245

Waterloo Station to Lyon by foot, bus, and train

118Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 886.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Waterloo Station to Lyon Part Dieu via Southwark Station, King's Cross Stn / York Way, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 18h 18m.

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