There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 8m€199–404Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 24m€56–210Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 36m€74–157Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 33m€272–343Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 13m€93–290Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h€160–275Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 40m€91–243Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 31m€99–330
Watford to Lyon by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 17h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €90 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Black Boy PH, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Watford and Lyon is 910 km.
The best way to get from Watford to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €190 - €410.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Watford to Lyon, including transfers.
Watford to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
Watford to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Watford to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 17h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 36m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 8:31 PM in Watford and 9:31 PM in Lyon.
Watford to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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