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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 $43. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $339 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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 $152 (€125).
A bus is $233 (€191) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to London costing on average $339 (€279).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to London
How to get from Lyon to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM20h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM20h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U284336:40 PM1h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$2021One-way0 transfers
Other options
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906311:16 AM12h14Lyon Part Dieu10:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$4311One-way1 transfer
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90633:04 PM8h26Lyon Part Dieu10:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$4411One-way1 transfer
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90631:04 PM10h26Lyon Part Dieu10:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$4531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM16h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1401One-way1 transfer
54032 · 11534:00 PM16h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM20h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1661One-way2 transfers
U2243210:10 PM1h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:50 PMLondon Luton Airport$2481One-way0 transfers
BA3635:40 PM1h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:20 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
EW9413 · EW94608:55 AM6h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2741One-way1 transfer
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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 $152 (€125).
A bus is $233 (€191) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to London costing on average $339 (€279).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
- 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.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair.
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