How to get to Lyon from London

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Travel Information between London and Lyon

distanceDistance457 miles
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, train or flight
priceTicket price range£19 - £152
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • £19 • 1 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £19 • 1 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet or Eurostar

Take a coach, train or flight to travel 457 miles to Lyon from London. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet or Eurostar among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from London to Lyon.

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from London to Lyon

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
23:3020h55
London
20:25Lyon
£541One-way
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Cheapest
FlixBus
23:3020h55
London
20:25Lyon
£541One-way
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Fastest
FlixBus
07:0017h55
London
00:55Lyon
£811One-way
0 changes
Other options
FlixBus
23:5920h26
London
20:25Lyon
£711One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:3019h00
London
03:30Lyon
£831One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
19:3018h00
London
13:30Lyon
£1081One-way
0 changes

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General Information about the journey from London to Lyon

Travelling to Lyon from London is simple and fast, with plenty of options at your disposal. If you need to be in Lyon as quickly as possible, flights can get you there in 1 hour 40 minutes, but when you factor in airport transfers at both ends, the train journey of 5 hours is competitive. Buses are slower, but may well be a cost effective alternative.

Buses from London to Lyon

Buses to Lyon from the British capital are operated by National Express, Flixbus and Ouibus. There are plenty of possible departure times, ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. There is only one direct bus every day, which is operated by Ouibus and takes 15 hours 30 minutes to get to Lyon. However, check the schedules, as Flixbus also offer a faster service, with a change in Paris.

Trains to Lyon from London

There are two indirect Eurostar services per day to Lyon from London St Pancras, both departing in the morning at 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively. Both also take around 5 hours to reach Lyon, with a change in either Lille or Paris along the way. If you change in Paris, be aware that you'll need to transfer from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon, which takes about 30 minutes.

Flights to Lyon from London

British Airways and Easyjet provide direct daily flights from London Gatwick and Heathrow to Lyon. The number of flights per day varies, from 2 to 6 (with more in midweek), although there will always be a direct service on your day of travel. The total flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes, and there is always an early morning departure.

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Travel between London and Lyon on Eurowings, Lufthansa and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar travel travel through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France. With a high-speed travel service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel from London to Lyon in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar travel to Lyon from London, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel between London and Lyon.

        FAQs: London to Lyon

        FAQs: Travel to Lyon 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 London to Lyon.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from London to Lyon: coach, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Lyon from London is by taking a flight, which costs on average £19.

        This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Lyon:

        A flight is £13 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £33 from London to Lyon.

        Taking a flight costs £133 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £152.

        The quickest way to travel between London and Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Coach takes on average 15 h 20 min.

        Getting to Lyon by train takes 5 h 21 min on average.

        The distance from London to Lyon is approximately 457 miles.

        The average frequency per day from London to Lyon is:

        • 5 coaches a day.
        • 38 flights a day.
        • 1 train a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Lyon:

        • Most travellers board their plane from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Lyon:

        • You can take a coach from London to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £33 with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Lyon.
        • You can take a flight from London to Lyon with easyJet, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, BA Euroflyer, Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM, Eurowings or Austrian Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for £28 with Ryanair from London to Lyon.
        • You can take a train from London to Lyon with Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for £152 with Eurostar from London to Lyon.

        Yes, there are direct routes from London to Lyon with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 6 direct flights per day to Lyon with easyJet or British Airways.

        Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Looking to extend your trip from London to Lyon? Many Omio customers who go from London to Lyon usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan or Geneva. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona, Milan or Geneva from Lyon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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