Edinburgh to Lyon Trains

Edinburgh to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lyon takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. 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.

11h 18m
Duration: 1,515 km
Distance: €473
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv

9h 37m

€378–627

Edinburgh to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:20 PM → 12:10 PM
Arrives next day
14h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:37 PM
10h • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:10 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:37 PM
10h • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:10 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:37 PM
10h • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:10 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:37 PM
10h • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:10 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 5:10 PM
10h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:14 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:10 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 8:10 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:30 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:49 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:40 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 10:05 PM
9h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, Scotland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 37m.

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