There are 12 ways to get from London to Roanne by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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, bus
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanintrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Le Creusot-TGV to Gare-Routièrebus X13
7h 55m€244–386Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roannebus 747
16h 20m€69–110Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Roannecar
9h 9m€260–328Fly 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 Roannetrain
6h 43m€120–352Train via Nevers
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Bercy to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Roannetrain
8h 18m€241–403Train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Vichytrain
- Take the train from Vichy to Roannetrain Ter
8h 24m€245–410Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1710 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roannebus 747
16h 55m€76–115Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Roannecar
10h 14m€153–283Train 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 Roannetrain
6h 56m€87–253Train 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 Roannetrain
7h 10m€89–264Fly London City Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LCY - GVA
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
9h 40m€134–566Fly 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
9h 38m€134–410
London to Roanne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Roanne is to bus via Paris which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from London to Roanne is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €120 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Roanne. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Roanne via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Roanne. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Roanne via Paris Nord, Paris Bercy and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between London and Roanne is 866 km.
The best way to get from London to Roanne without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs €240 - €390.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from London to Roanne, including transfers.
London to Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Roanne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Roanne is to bus via Paris which takes 16h 20m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can train via Nevers, which costs €240 - €410 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between London, England and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a bus from London Victoria to Roanne via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Roanne via Paris Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Bercy, and Nevers in around 8h 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
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–330
Flights from London City Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–450
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London City Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–470
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–240
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–400
Flights from London City Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–470
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–290
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City Airport to Geneva International Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €170–280
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €170–280
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €170–280
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Bercy to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Le Creusot-TGV to Gare-Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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 Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Roanne is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:56 PM in London and 10:56 PM in Roanne.
London to Roanne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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