How to get from Lyon to London
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 738 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
738 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Sep 8 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €159Reading date not recorded | 5h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €78Reading date not recorded | 10h 30m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Sep 81h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€159Reading date not recorded5h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€78Reading date not recorded10h 30m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → London Gatwickflight
Wizz Air UK·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Lyon to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€31November 2026
€57Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 15h 55m€91Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz Air UKLyon Saint-Exupéry-London GatwickSee live options and dates →
easyJetLyon Saint-Exupéry-London GatwickSee live options and dates →
SNCFLyon-ParisBook →
FlixBusParis-Calais, Calais-London Victoria CoachBook →
EurostarParis-LondonBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air UK, easyJet, SNCF, FlixBus, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to London works
Start with a Wizz Air UK flight from Lyon to London, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €21 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is London from Lyon?
About 738 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €128. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Lyon to London?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Lyon and London?
Lyon is LYS and London is LGW, so this route is usually written LYS to LGW.
Which operators run Lyon to London?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air UK, easyJet, SNCF, FlixBus, Eurostar.
Can you get from Lyon to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 10h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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