The average train between Leicester and Lyon takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 2 hours between Leicester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via London St Pancras Intl station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Leicester to Lyon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Leicester and Lyon is 880 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 49m.