There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 53m€292–521Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
21h 3m€96–219Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
11h 57m€319–411Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRS - LYS
7h 16m€116–285Train via Paris
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
9h 7m€303–558Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
13h 25m€216–370Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CWL - LYS
9h 39m€145–432Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
7h 41m€199–495Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 39m€111–289Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
8h 24m€182–423
Swansea to Lyon by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lyon is to bus which costs €95 - €220 and takes 21h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lyon is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €110 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Swansea and Lyon is 1219 km.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Swansea to Lyon, including transfers.
Swansea to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 21h 3m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Swansea to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 3m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- National Express
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 10:53 PM in Swansea and 11:53 PM in Lyon.
Swansea to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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