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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lyon takes 13h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

13h 15m
Duration
1,538 km
Distance
€413
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
10h 37m
€345–564

Edinburgh to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,537.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lyon Part Dieu via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 10h 37m.

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