There are 14 ways to get from Halifax to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 51m€289–517Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
- 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
22h 19m€82–169Train, bus
- Take the train from Halifax to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
13h 17m€273–426Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Halifax to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
12h 14m€325–429Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAN - LYS
6h 29m€98–216Train
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 10m€283–475Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Halifax to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
13h 41m€219–375Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LBA - LYS
8h 53m€109–232Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 42m€93–268Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LBA - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 36m€124–274Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
8h 49m€181–423Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
8h 35m€159–341Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
- Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane MAN - GNB
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 36m€89–520Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
8h 35m€165–369
Halifax to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Lyon is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 22h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €95 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Leeds, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Halifax and Lyon is 1219 km.
The best way to get from Halifax to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 51m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Halifax to Lyon, including transfers.
Halifax to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Halifax to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Halifax to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 51m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 22h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Halifax, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Halifax to Lyon Perrache via Leeds, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 19m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–340
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- 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
Halifax to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Halifax. It is currently 8:27 AM in Halifax and 9:27 AM in Lyon.
Halifax to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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