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

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There are 9 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    6h 22m
    €188–390

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 37m
    €64–192

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 24m
    €269–338

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    4h 46m
    €96–298

  5. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus bus 709 / ...
    18h 35m
    €72–182

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    10h 50m
    €157–271

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    5h 18m
    €83–229

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    5h 45m
    €89–246

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 4m
    €101–329

Central London to Lyon by subway and train

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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 22m. 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 37m.

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