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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Edinburgh takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h. 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.

12h 42m
Duration
956 mi
Distance
£400
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lyon to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lyon and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 1m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 37m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 1m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 955.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Edinburgh Waverley via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 32m.

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