The average train between Lyon and Exeter takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 35m • 4 changes




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6h 40m • 4 changes




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7h 22m • 4 changes




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7h 29m • 4 changes




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6h 45m • 4 changes




6h 21m • 4 changes




6h 26m • 4 changes




7h 7m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Exeter station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Lyon to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Lyon to Exeter train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Exeter is 830.2 km. The road distance is 1,164 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Exeter St Davids via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 11m.