Rome2Rio

How to get fromBirmingham to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train (Eurostar), car ferry, or train

Find Transport to Lyon

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Birmingham to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train (Eurostar), 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.

  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
    6h 58m
    €236–502

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 19m
    €82–170

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    10h 49m
    €301–385

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BHX - LYS
    6h 50m
    €89–224

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    7h 27m
    €255–470

  6. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 57m
    €259–506

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    12h 16m
    €177–307

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    6h 35m
    €161–418

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MAN - LYS
    6h 31m
    €124–258

  10. Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 33m
    €94–310

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    6h 43m
    €114–337

  12. Fly Birmingham Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane plane BHX - GNB
    2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    6h 41m
    €85–263

Birmingham to Lyon by train and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€236Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,068.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers