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How to get fromLyon to Birminghamby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), car ferry, or train

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There are 13 ways to get from Lyon to Birmingham by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 49m
    £205–386

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    18h 9m
    £59–114

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    10h 49m
    £263–332

  4. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LYS - BHX
    6h 15m
    £76–191

  5. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 54m
    £205–429

  6. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 709 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    20h 15m
    £80–128

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar car
    12h 11m
    £169–293

  8. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GVA - BHX
    6h 40m
    £62–230

  9. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 35m
    £123–360

  10. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LYS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 27m
    £98–281

  11. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LYS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 41m
    £92–300

  12. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CDG - BHX
    5h 35m
    £112–284

  13. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GVA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    8h 26m
    £90–264

Lyon to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Birmingham New Street via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria in around 18h 9m.

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