Lyon to Barnstaple Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Barnstaple takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 34m
Duration: 779 mi
Distance: £334
Average price: 5 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 London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

9h 53m

£265–461

Lyon to Barnstaple train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:00 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 4 changes
8:27 PM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
18h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:33 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 8:32 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
4:59 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:33 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 8:32 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
4:59 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:33 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 8:32 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
4:59 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 6:33 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 8:32 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
4:59 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:27 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 8:32 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 12:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:28 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
8:27 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 58m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Barnstaple? 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.

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barnstaple via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 53m.

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