How to travel from Lyon to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Lyon and London is around 781km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to London by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. 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 London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 4 others

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £365($430)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and London

There are several options for getting from Lyon to London by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Lyon and London is around 781km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Lyon and London by train.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to London is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and London. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia, SNCF and Eurostar run train services between Lyon and London. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 London. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and London. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and London. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa fly between Lyon and London. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Lyon to London typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to London St Pancras Intl. instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £365 ($430).

How do I get from Lyon to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and London

Transport options from Lyon to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 35m
£165($195)
every 20 mins802km (498 miles)
Plane and Train2h 40m
£120($140)
every 20 mins781km (486 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train2h 50m
£95($110)
every 20 mins864km (537 miles)
Train
4h 25m
£365($430)
every 4 hours882km (548 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
£47($56)
every 4 hours970km (603 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 30m
£225($265)
every 2 hours950km (590 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and London

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London