The average train between Leeds and Lyon takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 Leeds and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Lyon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Leeds to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Leeds to Lyon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Lyon is 1,004.9 km. The road distance is 1,185 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 40m.