The average train between Carlisle and Lyon takes 19h 19m and the fastest train takes 17h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 twice daily between Carlisle and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Lyon at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 19h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Lyon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
Carlisle to Lyon train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Lyon train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Carlisle to Lyon train tickets online with Lumo, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Lyon is 1,155.9 km. The road distance is 1,383 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy TGV in around 10h 39m.