The average train between Exeter and Lyon takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 every 3 hours between Exeter and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Lyon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Exeter to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Exeter to Lyon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Lyon is 830.2 km. The road distance is 1,164 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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 8h 10m.