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How to get fromLyon to Torquayby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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There are 13 ways to get from Lyon to Torquay by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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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 London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train
    9h 6m
    £275–448

  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 Rail Stationbus bus 501
    21h 40m
    £82–155

  3. 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 Lillebus bus 757 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Newton Abbottrain train
    19h 50m
    £218–369

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Torquaycar car
    14h 17m
    £172–545

  5. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LYS - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    10h 39m
    £146–387

  6. Train via Derby

    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 London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    4. Take the train from Derby to Newton Abbottrain train
    12h 8m
    £344–534

  7. Train #2

    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 London Euston to Newton Abbottrain train
    12h 43m
    £273–446

  8. 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 Torquaycar car
    11h 59m
    £291–377

  9. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 30m
    £166–431

  10. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GVA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    9h 33m
    £106–284

  11. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LYS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain train
    9h 24m
    £136–326

  12. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LYS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train
    9h 13m
    £152–367

  13. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CDG - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 34m
    £156–346

Lyon to Torquay by train, subway, and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 766.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Union Street via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Cary Parade via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and Rail Station in around 21h 40m.

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