How to travel from Lyon to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Lyon and Edinburgh is around 1,313km (816 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lyon to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated byeasyJet+ 7 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £565($665)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris then Manchester and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £78 ($90) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).

The distance between Lyon and Edinburgh is around 1,313km (816 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,264km (785 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lyon and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £78 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord and London St Pancras Intl. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Trenitalia, SNCF, Eurostar and LNER run train services between Lyon and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Manchester. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lyon and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Aer Lingus, Vueling Airlines and Brussels Airlines fly between Lyon and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Lyon to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lyon to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).

How do I get from Lyon to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Edinburgh

Transport options from Lyon to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 20m
£170($205)
every 20 mins1,313km (816 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
£160($190)
every 20 mins1,562km (971 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£170($205)
every 3 hours1,444km (897 miles)
Train to Geneve, plane5h 40m
£185($220)
every 3 hours1,556km (967 miles)
Train
8h 45m
£565($665)
every 4 hours1,510km (938 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
£78($90)
twice a week1,728km (1,074 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 55m
£325($385)
every 2 hours1,544km (959 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Edinburgh

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Ferry operators

Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh