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How to get fromPlymouth to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Plymouth to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    8h 37m
    €326–604

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 36m
    €93–175

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry ferry
    2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    19h 39m
    €206–316

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar car
    14h 58m
    €195–630

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    12h 21m
    €330–436

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BRS - LYS
    6h 57m
    €157–353

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane EXT - LYS
    9h 6m
    €174–376

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    8h 3m
    €217–526

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    9h 2m
    €182–414

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    9h 52m
    €143–345

Plymouth to Lyon by train and subway

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,247 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 36m.

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