Lyon to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Folkestone takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 6m
Duration: 618 mi
Distance: £283
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

6h 56m

£219–412

Lyon to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:04 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:34 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:02 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Folkestone? 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.