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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Folkestone takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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 9m
Duration
621 mi
Distance
£268
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache 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 London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
7h 9m
£208–424

Lyon to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lyon and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 621 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 9m.

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