The average bus between Paddington and Lyon takes 16h 47m and the fastest bus takes 14h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paddington to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Paddington and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:47 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Paddington to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
Paddington to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Paddington to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
The distance between Paddington and Lyon is 739.7 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a bus from Paddington Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 26m.