What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 18h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Bedford to Lyon?

The distance between Bedford and Lyon is 967 km.

How do I travel from Bedford to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €230 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Bedford to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Lyon bus from?

Bedford to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Lyon train from?

Bedford to Lyon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train, bus or fly from Bedford to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bedford to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €230 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 18h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Bedford to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bedford and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Bedford. It is currently 1:16 AM in Bedford and 2:16 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Bedford to Lyon train arrive?

Bedford to Lyon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Lyon?

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bedford to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bedford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
6h 11m
€238–442
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
18h 26m
€66–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bedford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h
€284–370
Fly from Luton Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 6m
€68–229
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bedford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 27m
€178–315
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 21m
€139–362
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 8m
€111–259

Bedford to Lyon by train

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Distance: 966.9 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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You can take a train from Bedford to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 26m.

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