Trains from London to Lyon
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lyon will cost around $ 392 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 345.
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The fastest trains
from London
to Lyon
Fastest Journey
5h 18m
Average
6h 31m
train per day
45
Distance
737 km
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Of the 45 trains that leave London for Lyon every day 0 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 737 km distance in an average of 6h 31m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5h 18m .
The slowest trains will take 9h 27m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Journey Summary
London to Lyon Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 5 hours 7 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $161 | |
| Trains depart from: | London | |
| Trains arrive in: | Lyon | |
| Distance: | 737 km | |
| Train Companies: | TGV, Eurostar |
Trains from London to Lyon: Journey Details
There are between two and five trains from London to Lyon every day, with most departures in the morning. The journey takes around 5 hours and starts with a Eurostar train to Paris Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy or Paris Gare du Nord, and an onward journey on TGV DE-FR trains to Lyon.
Taking the Train from London
Trains from London to Lyon depart from the Eurostar Terminal at London St Pancras Station. This is convenient for transport links by bus and Metro, operated by Transport for London, with the rest of the city and surrounding areas within easy reach. St Pancras is on the Northern Underground Line, as well as having car rental desks and a taxi rank at the Eurostar Terminal entrance. London has several night bus routes.
Getting into Lyon by Train
Lyon is an interesting city with several diverse neighborhoods and plenty of gastronomic and cultural highlights. The city is reputed to be the birthplace of cinema. The old streets of Lyon contain the Fourviere Basilica and the St Jean Cathedral, with its beautiful astronomical clock. Trains from London to Lyon arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu Station, which is located in the heart of the business district. The center of Lyon is easy to explore on foot, but there is an efficient transport system operated by TCL. Four Metro lines, 2 funiculars, 5 tram lines and over 100 bus routes serve the station, airport and the city. Noctambul buses operate on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
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Metro lines Victoria, Circle
Bus lines 91, 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 63, 73, 205, 214
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Bus lines 7, 15, 18, 23, 27, 36, 46, 105, 436
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Bus lines 22, 211, 239, C1, N11
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Bus lines 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 100, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176
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