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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
    5h 55m
    €193–406

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    5h 31m
    €71–233

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 47m
    €188–320

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 2m
    €266–334

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    4h 59m
    €115–327

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    10h 30m
    €141–257

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

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    5h 7m
    €92–253

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MAN - LYS
    4h 58m
    €85–184

  9. Fly Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 40m
    €97–266

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 47m
    €123–393

United Kingdom to Lyon by bus and train

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Lyon Perrache via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, British Airways, Air France, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.

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