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Leicester to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Lyon takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 28m
Duration
1,041 km
Distance
€314
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
6h 16m
€239–445

Leicester to Lyon train times

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,040.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Lyon, France?

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 16m.

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