The average train between Lyon and Holyhead takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Holyhead. 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 Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Holyhead? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Holyhead station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Lyon to Holyhead train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Perrache station.
Lyon to Holyhead train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Lyon to Holyhead train tickets online with Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Holyhead is 1,082.2 km. The road distance is 1,310 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Holyhead via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 15m.