How to get from Lyon to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to London by price and travel time.
- 738 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 35m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€106
Cheapest
1h 40m
direct
Flight
€67
Ground only
11h 27m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€85
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
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 fare comes from a search on October 14, 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 | €67Checked Oct 14 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €159Reading date not recorded | 5h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €85Reading date not recorded | 11h 27m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€67Checked Oct 141h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€159Reading date not recorded5h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€85Reading date not recorded11h 27m · 1 transferSee 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?
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.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
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 →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-London Borough of CamdenBook →
EurostarParis-LondonBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air UK, easyJet, SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 €67 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 €29 to €85. 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar.
Can you get from Lyon to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 26m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Wizz Air UK
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 14 Oct 2026