The average train between Lyon and Holyhead takes 13h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 13h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Holyhead station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
Lyon to Holyhead train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Holyhead train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Lyon to Holyhead train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lyon and Holyhead is 1,082.2 km. The road distance is 1,332 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Holyhead via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 24m.