The average train between Guildford and Lyon takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Guildford 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 4 hours between Guildford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Lyon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Guildford to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Guildford to Lyon train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Lyon is 728.8 km. The road distance is 939 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 31m.