The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Manchester
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
21 h 10 m
Average duration
22 h 57 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
999 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Manchester will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £88.
To travel from Lyon to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus16:4024h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East£881One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:4024h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)0:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£951One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus0:5023h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£961One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus0:5023h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East£981One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:3025h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East£991One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus16:4021h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£1071One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus13:3023h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East£1201One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus0:5023h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East£981One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus13:3023h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£1201One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus0:5023h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£961One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 coach with prices starting from £48. 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 coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £386.
Distance: 999 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price | £386 Average Price |
20h 56m Average total duration 20h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Manchester coaches for today, Friday 1 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:35 Lyon | 31h15 | 5:50 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:40 Lyon | 23h10 | 21:50 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 2 May | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h20 | 23:10 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h40 | 23:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h10 | 0:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:50 Lyon | 24h20 | 0:10 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 2 May | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 25h20 | 5:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 25h40 | 6:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h30 | 12:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h05 | 11:35 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h05 | 15:45 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h10 | 12:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Manchester
Buses from Lyon to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 20h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 999 km distance in 21h 30m.
Distance 999 km |
Average bus duration 20h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 21h 30m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Lyon to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Manchester with FlixBus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Manchester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Manchester
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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