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How to get fromLyon to Southampton Portby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Lyon to Southampton Port by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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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 St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    4. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    9h 4m
    £245–424

  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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    19h 55m
    £71–160

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Havretrain train Tgv
    2. Take the car ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    18h 22m
    £161–392

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Southampton Portcar car
    10h 2m
    £246–310

  5. Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    21h 20m
    £83–149

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southampton Portcar car
    11h 27m
    £140–245

  7. 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 Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 36m
    £108–282

  8. 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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 8m
    £124–328

  9. 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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 53m
    £98–292

  10. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GVA - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    8h 21m
    £119–320

  11. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GVA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    9h 15m
    £114–268

  12. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GVA - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    9h 2m
    £130–356

Lyon to Southampton Port by train and bus

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Southampton Port, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Regents Park Road via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Brighton, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Regents Park Road via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 19h 55m.

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