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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF85, while a train costs an average of CHF198.
Distance: 467 miles (753 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF86 Average price | CHF85 Average price Cheapest | CHF198 Average price | CHF114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 7m Average total duration 23h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is CHF0.56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Saint-Étienne costing on average CHF86.
A bus is CHF112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Saint-Étienne costing on average CHF198.
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 24h 7m.
You'll arrive about 8h 38m sooner (1h 53m by flight vs 10h 31m by car) and save roughly CHF28 compared to fuel and tolls (CHF86 vs CHF114). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom London to Saint-Étienne
How to get from London to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Saint-Étienne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W954251:10 PM1h50London Luton Airport4:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
W954251:10 PM1h50London Luton Airport4:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA3567:15 AM1h40London Heathrow Airport9:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF931One-way0 transfers
Other options
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66892:31 PM6h17London St Pancras International (STP)9:48 PMSt-Étienne ChâteaucreuxCHF1821One-way1 transfer
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66891:31 PM7h17London St Pancras International (STP)9:48 PMSt-Étienne ChâteaucreuxCHF1821One-way1 transfer
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66858:01 AM6h47London St Pancras International (STP)3:48 PMSt-Étienne ChâteaucreuxCHF1971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM21h40London, Victoria Coach Station7:10 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCFCHF801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM28h51London, Victoria Coach Station5:50 AMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCFCHF831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM30h50London, Victoria Coach Station3:50 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCFCHF1031One-way2 transfers
U281618:00 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:40 AMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF971One-way0 transfers
VY7825 · VY12207:40 PM12h35London Gatwick Airport9:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF1091One-way1 transfer
VY6653 · VY12208:50 PM11h25London Heathrow Airport9:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF1101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is CHF0.56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Saint-Étienne costing on average CHF86.
A bus is CHF112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Saint-Étienne costing on average CHF198.
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 24h 7m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Saint-Étienne by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Brussels Airlines to go to Saint-Étienne by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss.
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