Bristol to Lyon Trains

Bristol to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Lyon takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. 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.

7h 59m
Duration: 1,076 km
Distance: €358
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

7h 2m

€282–519

Bristol to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 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 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:00 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
12h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 3m • 4 changes
5:47 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:30 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
6:30 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 52m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 4:56 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
9:30 AM → 5:18 PM
6h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 37m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:00 PM
7h • 4 changes
12:00 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 3m • 4 changes
5:47 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:30 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 3m • 4 changes
5:47 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:30 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 3m • 4 changes
5:47 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:30 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 3m • 4 changes
5:47 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:30 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 52m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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 2m.

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