How to travel from Lyon to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Lyon and Glasgow is around 1,366km (849 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GlasgowLyon if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £680($805)
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 Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £335($395)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).

The distance between Lyon and Glasgow is around 1,366km (849 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,290km (801 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lyon and Glasgow by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Glasgow. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Trenitalia, SNCF, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Lyon and Glasgow. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lyon to Glasgow typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Glasgow

Transport options from Lyon to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 45m
£145($175)
every 20 mins1,486km (923 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 45m
£175($210)
hourly1,366km (849 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£170($205)
every 3 hours1,479km (919 miles)
Train
8h 55m
£680($805)
every 4 hours1,524km (947 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
£76($90)
twice a week1,666km (1,035 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 50m
£335($395)
every 2 hours1,586km (986 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow