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

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 5h 45m.

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 47m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Central London to Lyon. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Central London to Lyon?

The distance between Central London and Lyon is 904 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 5h 35m and costs €260 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 5h 35m and costs €260 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 16h 47m, 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 9:23 AM in Central London and 10:23 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 3991+ 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 Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 35m
€264–482
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 47m
€66–201
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
€267–337
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 47m
€98–295
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 50m
€143–260
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 18m
€88–231
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 45m
€80–249
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 5m
€104–331

Central London to Lyon by bus

20Weekly Buses

16h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 903.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Central London to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 35m. 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 47m.

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