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The average train between Lyon and Cardiff takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cardiff. 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 4 hours between Lyon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Lyon to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Lyon and Cardiff is 867.5 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cardiff Central via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Tottenham Court Road Station, and London Paddington in around 7h 56m.
