The average train between Bristol and Lyon takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly 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 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Lyon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Bristol to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Bristol to Lyon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Lyon is 837.1 km. The road distance is 1,076 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 3m.