There are 10 ways to get from Guildford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 55m€226–421Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
18h 18m€60–124Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 5m€273–354Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 22m€97–295Train, bus
- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
19h 18m€85–161Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 34m€168–301Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 10m€74–219Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 30m€106–260Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 40m€108–307Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 33m€95–281
Guildford to Lyon by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €70 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Guildford and Lyon is 939 km.
The best way to get from Guildford to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €220 - €430.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Guildford to Lyon, including transfers.
Guildford to Lyon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Guildford, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Guildford to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 18m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Guildford to Lyon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 7:59 AM in Guildford and 8:59 AM in Lyon.
Guildford to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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