How to travel from Lyon to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $141.

Distance: 457 miles (737 km)

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Driving

$154

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$345

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$108

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$265

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 15m

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4h 15m

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6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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11h 12m

Average total duration

10h 42m

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10h 3m

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(door-to-door)

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to London is a bus with an average price of $108 (€87).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to London:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to London costing on average $154 (€125).

A bus is $236 (€191) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to London costing on average $345 (€279).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to London is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 10h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to London among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM20h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM20h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetEC8433
    6:40 PM1h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    7:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9019+SNCF6642
    6:38 AM5h52
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3511One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF6692+Eurostar9023
    7:34 AM5h56
    Lyon Part Dieu
    12:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9019+SNCF6642
    6:24 AM6h06
    Gare de Lyon-Perrache
    11:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM16h25
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    8:05 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM16h55
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    5:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM16h55
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    8:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22432
    4:55 PM1h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    5:40 PMLondon Luton Airport
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12554+easyJetU22438
    8:27 AM12h03
    Lyon Part Dieu
    7:30 PMLondon Luton Airport
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9852+easyJetU22436
    5:50 AM7h05
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:55 AMLondon Luton Airport
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Lyon to London

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Lyon to London, 74,51% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Lyon to London, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to London

Travel to London 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 Lyon to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to London is a bus with an average price of $108 (€87).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to London:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to London costing on average $154 (€125).

A bus is $236 (€191) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to London costing on average $345 (€279).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to London is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 10h 42m.

The distance from Lyon to London is approximately 457 miles (737 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to London is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER, SNCF | Intercités, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to London by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to London:
  • 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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