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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Edinburgh takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 11m
Duration
938 mi
Distance
£363
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
9h 28m
£287–499

Lyon to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 938.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 28m.

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