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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £245.
Distance: 796 km
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £282 Average Price |
16h 18m Average total duration 15h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Cambridge from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Cambridge is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Lyon to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge 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 Cambridge.

There are 2 ways to get from Lyon to Cambridge: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Cambridge from Lyon is a coach with an average price of £34.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Cambridge:
A coach is £228 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Lyon to Cambridge costing on average £261.
The fastest way to get to Cambridge from Lyon is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 22 h 10 min.
Cambridge is approximately 493 miles away from Lyon.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Cambridge is:
- 3 coaches per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lyon to Cambridge as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lyon to Cambridge:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Cambridge:
- You can travel between Lyon and Cambridge by coach with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £34 with FlixBus from Lyon to Cambridge.
- You can travel to Cambridge from Lyon by train with SNCF (3), Regionale or TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £261 with Regionale from Lyon to Cambridge.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Cambridge 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 trip.
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