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 €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €114.

Distance: 457 miles (737 km)

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€86

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€247

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from Lyon to London

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

BA EuroflyerBA2581
11:15AM1h40
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11:55AMLondon Gatwick Airport
$1721One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus58074 · 1153
12:00PM18h00
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:00AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1201One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU28433
09:30PM1h35
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10:05PMLondon Gatwick Airport
$1871One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF6644+Eurostar9023
06:38AM6h52
Gare de Lyon-Perrache
12:30PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$3971One-way
1 transfer
SNCF6906+Eurostar9031
08:58AM6h32
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
02:30PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$4121One-way
1 transfer
SNCF6608+Eurostar9027
08:04AM6h31
Lyon Part Dieu
01:35PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$4191One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50AM16h35
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
04:25PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50AM17h35
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
04:25AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35PM20h25
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
07:00PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1651One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU22432
09:30PM1h45
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10:15PMLondon Luton Airport
$1941One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU28466
04:30PM1h40
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
05:10PMLondon Gatwick Airport
$2131One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU28435
06:25PM1h40
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
07:05PMLondon Gatwick Airport
$2131One-way
0 transfers

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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 flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $28 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to London costing on average $49 (€39).

A flight is $122 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to London costing on average $143 (€114).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 15h 35m.

The distance from Lyon to London is approximately 457 miles (737 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to London is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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 Saint-Exupéry TGV 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, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF Intercités, Regionale, SNCF to go to London by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways, BA Euroflyer, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings , KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to London with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with easyJet.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways, BA Euroflyer, KM Malta Airlines, 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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