Lyon to Aberdeen trains

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The average train between Lyon and Aberdeen takes 16h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 1m
Duration: 1,084 mi
Distance: £442
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain

12h 49m

£337–564

Lyon to Aberdeen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lyon and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 5:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 16h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:00 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
18h 34m • 3 changes
4:59 PM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
21h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:04 PM
12h 16m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 42m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
22h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:27 AM → 8:35 PM
13h 8m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
18h 34m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
21h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 5:03 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 9:11 PM
13h 44m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
18h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 5:03 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 9:11 PM
13h 44m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
18h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:50 AM → 5:03 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 9:11 PM
13h 44m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
18h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 5:03 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 9:11 PM
13h 44m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Aberdeen? 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.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 1,083.6 mi
Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aberdeen via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 49m.

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