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There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Durham by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train
    8h 28m
    £276–422

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus bus
    22h
    £79–183

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Durhamcar car
    13h
    £311–402

  4. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Newcastle

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LYS - NCL
    7h 17m
    £101–257

  5. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train
    8h 40m
    £269–470

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 709 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    5. Take the train from Derby to Durhamtrain train
    24h 55m
    £151–243

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Durhamcar car
    14h 22m
    £217–357

  8. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane LYS - MME
    8h 2m
    £191–581

  9. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GVA - NCL
    7h 32m
    £106–227

  10. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LYS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    8h 31m
    £111–234

  11. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LYS - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    10h 15m
    £126–248

Lyon to Durham by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Durham via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and Interchange in around 22h.

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