Which travel companies can take me from London to Lyon?

The following travel company offer services from London to Lyon: Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus London to Lyon tickets on Omio for $84 (€75).

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from London to Lyon

How to get from London to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Lyon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:45AM1h45

London Luton Airport

09:30AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport

€1061One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

08:30AM18h00

London

03:30AMLyon, Gare Perrache

€471One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

08:15AM1h40

London Gatwick Airport

10:55AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport

€1311One-way

0 transfers

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Flight

09:30PM20h20

London

06:50PMLyon, Gare Perrache

€601One-way

1 transfer

08:40AM1h40

London Heathrow Airport

11:20AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport

€3021One-way

0 transfers

09:45PM15h20

London Gatwick Airport

02:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport

€1651One-way

1 transfer

08:55AM5h55

London Heathrow Airport

03:50PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport

€2761One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information between London and Lyon

	Distance	457 miles (737 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus

Travel 457 miles (737 km) by bus to Lyon from London. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from London to Lyon.

General Information about the journey from London to Lyon

Traveling to Lyon from London is simple and fast, with plenty of options at your disposal. If you need to be in Lyon as quickly as possible, flights can get you there in 1 hour 40 minutes, but when you factor in airport transfers at both ends, the train journey of 5 hours is competitive. Buses are slower, but may well be a cost effective alternative.

Buses from London to Lyon

Buses to Lyon from the British capital are operated by National Express, Flixbus and Ouibus. There are plenty of possible departure times, ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. There is only one direct bus every day, which is operated by Ouibus and takes 15 hours 30 minutes to get to Lyon. However, check the schedules, as Flixbus also offer a faster service, with a change in Paris.

Trains to Lyon from London

There are two indirect Eurostar services per day to Lyon from London St Pancras, both departing in the morning at 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively. Both also take around 5 hours to reach Lyon, with a change in either Lille or Paris along the way. If you change in Paris, be aware that you'll need to transfer from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon, which takes about 30 minutes.

Flights to Lyon from London

British Airways and Easyjet provide direct daily flights from London Gatwick and Heathrow to Lyon. The number of flights per day varies, from 2 to 6 (with more in midweek), although there will always be a direct service on your day of travel. The total flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes, and there is always an early morning departure.

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Bus Companies

Airlines

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $50

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $50

Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel to Lyon from London.

Cheapest Price: $186

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

Cheapest Price: $44

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

FAQs: Travel from London to Lyon

FAQs: Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Lyon.

Travel London to Lyon by bus.

Traveling by train is also the quickest way from London to Lyon. It takes on average 6 h 2 min to travel this journey.

The distance is approximately 457 miles (737 km) from London to Lyon.

The average frequency per day from London to Lyon is:

3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Lyon as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Lyon:

The following travel company offer services from London to Lyon:

Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus London to Lyon tickets on Omio for $84 (€75).

Yes, there is a direct service from London to Lyon:

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Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Lyon? Many Omio customers who go from London to Lyon usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona or Geneva. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona or Geneva from Lyon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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