The average train between London and Lyon takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 4 times a day between London and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from London 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 London to Lyon. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
London to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your London to Lyon train tickets online with Eurostar, Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between London and Lyon is 737 km. The road distance is 903 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy TGV in around 6h 5m.