What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Lyon is to bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road which costs €80 - €130 and takes 19h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Northfields station 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 21m.

How far is it from Central London to Lyon?

The distance between Central London and Lyon is 899 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €220 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Central London to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Lyon bus from?

Central London to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Lyon train from?

Central London to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Central London to Lyon?

The best way to get from Central London to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 16h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Central London to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Central London and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 12:51 AM in Central London and 1:51 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Central London to Lyon train arrive?

Central London to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3922+ hotels available in Lyon.

Central London to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 8 ways to get from Central London 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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 21m
€228–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 38m
€56–178
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 24m
€272–352
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 47m
€96–291
Bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
19h 13m
€83–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 51m
€165–297
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 13m
€72–224
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 43m
€82–246

Central London to Lyon by subway and train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

€228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899.5 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Lyon Part Dieu via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Ealing Road to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 38m.

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