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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €217.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
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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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FAQs: Travel from London to Lyon
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.
There are 3 ways to get from London to Lyon: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Lyon is a flight with an average price of $25 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lyon:
A flight is $17 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Lyon costing on average $42 (€38).
Taking a flight costs $168 (€152) less than taking a train, which costs on average $193 (€174) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Lyon from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 15 h 20 min.
Train takes 5 h 21 min on average.
Lyon is approximately 457 miles (737 km) away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Lyon is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Lyon:
- Flights most often depart from London at London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Lyon at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Lyon:
- You can travel by bus from London to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus London to Lyon tickets for $42 (€38) on Omio.
- You can travel to Lyon from London by flight with easyJet, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM, Eurowings or Austrian Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $35 (€31) with Ryanair from London to Lyon.
- You can travel between London and Lyon by train with Eurostar. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $193 (€174) with Eurostar from London to Lyon.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet or British Airways.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Lyon.
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