How to travel from London to Lyon

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Travel Information between London and Lyon

distanceDistance457 miles (737 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$25 - $193
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $25 (€22) • 1 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $25 (€22) • 1 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet or Eurostar

Travel 457 miles (737 km) by bus, train or flight from London to Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Lyon.

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from London to Lyon

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

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flight

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

easyJetU22431
07:05AM1h45
London Luton Airport (LTN)
09:50AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$1451One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus1254 · 5183
11:59PM17h51
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:50PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1321One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
easyJetU28429
08:15AM1h40
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
10:55AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$1801One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurostar9022+TGV INOUI6621
11:31AM5h29
London St Pancras International (STP)
06:00PMLyon Part Dieu
$7761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00AM19h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:45AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM18h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:20PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1541One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+BlaBlaCar Bus5185
12:30PM15h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1641One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY7829 · VY1220
09:45PM9h55
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
08:40AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2451One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY7821 · VY1220
08:25PM11h15
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
08:40AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2451One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY7825 · VY1220
06:20PM13h20
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
08:40AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2751One-way
1 transfer

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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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Travel on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and easyJet travel to Lyon from London at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your London to Lyon travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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

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