The average train between Lyon and Bristol takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Bristol. 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 Lyon and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Bristol? 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 Lyon to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Bristol station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Lyon to Bristol train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bristol train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Lyon to Bristol train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Bristol is 837.1 km. The road distance is 1,076 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bristol Temple Meads via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 26m.