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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $563.
Distance: 620 miles (999 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$196 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $566 Average price | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 57m Average total duration 20h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg 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 Lyon to Manchester:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Manchester costing on average $196 (€158).
A bus is $441 (€355) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Manchester costing on average $566 (€455).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 20h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Manchester
How to get from Lyon to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM27h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1041One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM27h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1041One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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SN21737:05 AM4h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 AMManchester Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM23h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1351One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM25h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1351One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM25h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1411One-way2 transfers
VY1221 · VY875010:15 AM8h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:05 PMManchester Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
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U221088:27 AM10h33Lyon Part Dieu6:00 PMManchester Airport$2401One-way1 transfer- 12554+U221188:27 AM12h48Lyon Part Dieu8:15 PMManchester Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Manchester:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Manchester costing on average $196 (€158).
A bus is $441 (€355) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Manchester costing on average $566 (€455).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 20h 27m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Manchester 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 Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, Jet2.com, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Air Baltic, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com.
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