The average train between Lyon and Durham takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Durham. 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 5 times a day between Lyon and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Durham station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Lyon to Durham train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Durham train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Lyon to Durham train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Lyon and Durham is 1,101.7 km. The road distance is 1,318 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Durham via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 49m.