There are 11 ways to get from London to Firminy by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Firminytrain Ter
6h 56m€218–365Bus via Dorian/H. Ville
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 28m€65–109Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Firminycar
10h 7m€278–346Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 14m€116–347Train via Paris
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Tgv
7h 4m€255–404Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saint-Étiennebus 747
19h 49m€80–132Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Firminycar
11h 12m€173–303Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 32m€88–248Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 41m€100–267Fly 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
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
8h 32m€126–369Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria 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
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
8h 55m€108–310
London to Firminy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Firminy is to bus via Dorian/H. Ville which costs €65 - €110 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from London to Firminy is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs €110 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Firminy. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Place Du Breuil via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Montat and Dorian/H. Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Firminy. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Firminy via Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Lyon Perrache. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between London and Firminy is 986 km.
The best way to get from London to Firminy without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €210 - €370.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from London to Firminy, including transfers.
London to Firminy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Firminy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Firminy is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Dorian/H. Ville, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 18h 28m.
What companies run services between London, England and Firminy, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Firminy via Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Lyon Perrache in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Place Du Breuil via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, La Montat, and Dorian/H. Ville in around 18h 28m.
- 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
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–260
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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
London to Firminy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Firminy is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:26 PM in London and 4:26 PM in Firminy.
London to Firminy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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