How to get to Manchester from Lyon

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Compare train, coach 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 £49. 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 £49, and a train costs an average of £389.

Distance: 999 km

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£103

Average Price

£79

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£389

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5h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

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20h 56m

Average total duration

20h 26m

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30m

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9h 0m

Average total duration

8h 30m

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30m

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3.0 - 6.0kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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from Lyon to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Jet2.comLS946
    10:452h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:45Manchester Airport
    £1221One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Jet2.comLS946
    10:452h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:45Manchester Airport
    £1221One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU22120
    14:401h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    15:35Manchester Airport
    £1831One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4021h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £1811One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    13:3023h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:35Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £1871One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    13:3023h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £1871One-way
    2 changes
  • KLMKL1434+KLM CityhopperKL1029
    18:1515h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:25Manchester Airport
    £3331One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceKL1432+KLM CityhopperKL1029
    14:0519h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:25Manchester Airport
    £4011One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9854+KLMKL1412+KLM CityhopperKL1029
    8:2724h58
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:25Manchester Airport
    £4431One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Lyon to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Manchester is a flight with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Manchester:

A flight is £33 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lyon to Manchester costing on average £49.

A flight is £374 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Manchester costing on average £389.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 54m.

Coach takes on average 21h 30m.

The Lyon to Manchester distance is approximately 999 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Manchester is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Air France, Jet2.com, Air Baltic, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Manchester:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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