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Bristol to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Lyon takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 31m
Duration
1,081 km
Distance
€332
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
7h 14m
€255–531

Bristol to Lyon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,080.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lyon Perrache via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 14m.

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