There are 9 ways to get from Wilmslow to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 18m€254–481Fly Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 7m€74–249Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Wilmslow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
12h 12m€317–409Fly Manchester Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAN - LYS
4h 54m€83–189Train
- Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 10m€297–520Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Wilmslow to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
13h 39m€206–342Fly Manchester Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane MAN - GNB
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h€88–278Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
7h 13m€179–437Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
7h 10m€156–362
Wilmslow to Lyon by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmslow to Lyon is to fly which costs €80 - €190 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmslow to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €80 - €190.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmslow to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Wilmslow and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Wilmslow and Lyon is 1166 km.
The best way to get from Wilmslow to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 18m and costs €250 - €490.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Wilmslow to Lyon, including transfers.
Wilmslow to Lyon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Wilmslow to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 18m and costs €250 - €490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 4h 54m.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Wilmslow. It is currently 7:49 AM in Wilmslow and 8:49 AM in Lyon.
Wilmslow to Lyon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
What companies run services between Wilmslow, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Wilmslow to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, easyJet, Jet2.com, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wilmslow to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wilmslow to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wilmslow to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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